Research and Writing Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Research and Writing Attorney providing legal research, analysis, and litigation drafting for Parnall Law Firm, a New Mexico personal injury firm. Supporting trial attorneys with case strategy, settlement, mediation, and trial preparation.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, analysis, and writing, with a focus on personal injury and civil litigation. Proficient in drafting motions, briefs, and legal memoranda while collaborating effectively with trial attorneys and managing competing deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active License To Practice Law In New MexicoLegal ResearchDrafting MotionsPersonal Injury ExperienceCollaborative Work With Trial Attorneys

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingDrafting MotionsDrafting BriefsDrafting Legal MemorandaDiscovery-Related Legal AnalysisLitigation Document PreparationCase Law MonitoringStatute AnalysisProcedural Issue Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationTime ManagementAnalytical ThinkingPersuasive Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice Law In New Mexico

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryCivil LitigationInsurance DefenseAppellate BackgroundSettlement NegotiationsMediationTrial Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research New Mexico and applicable law on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues arising in personal injury and premises liability matters
Monitor and summarize developments in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules relevant to the firm’s practice
Prepare motions, responses, briefs, and legal memoranda for pre-litigation and litigation case teams
Draft discovery-related legal analysis and assist with pleadings as needed
Collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal issues, anticipate defense arguments, and strengthen case positions
Provide research support for settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation
Deliver timely, well-supported written work product meeting firm quality standards
Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure cases move efficiently through the process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active license to practice law in New Mexico, or eligibility for admission
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
Ability to translate research into persuasive, well-supported drafts
Experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents
Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred
Insurance defense or appellate background is a plus
Ability to work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams
Ability to manage competing deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus: $25,000 paid incrementally over the first 6 months of employment
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life, short and long term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Select paid holidays
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
No court appearances required