100% Remote Associate Attorney
Jobot · Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM · 2 mo ago
Hybrid$125k–$165k/yrFull-time
Our growing civil litigation firm maintains personal relationships with clients while offering cost-effective representation. We have the staff and resources to handle complex insurance defense, construction, business, and injury cases.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Associate Attorney to join our team on a full-time, 100% remote basis. The candidate will provide high-quality legal services to clients in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth through challenging cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and assistance to clients in commercial litigation and insurance litigation.
- Handle and litigate complex bodily/personal injury and wrongful death cases.
- Participate in depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Draft, review, and revise legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.
- Collaborate with the legal team to develop case strategies.
- Stay informed about current legislation and regulations affecting clients.
- Maintain client relationships, communicate legal options, and answer case-related questions.
- Handle construction defect cases, depending on experience and interest.
Requirements
- Must be barred in Arizona, Utah, or New Mexico (residency in the state is not required).
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as an attorney.
- Proven experience in legal advice, depositions, and commercial litigation.
- Experience handling complex bodily/personal injury, insurance defense, and wrongful death cases.
- Familiarity with construction defect cases is a plus.
- Trial experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Proficient in legal research and writing.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health, vision, dental, long-term disability (LTD), short-term disability (STD), and life insurance.
- 401k options with a 4% employer match.
- Paid holidays and unlimited PTO.
- Low billable-hour requirements.
- Work-life balance in a remote setting.
Pay
$125,000 - $165,000 per year