Research and Writing Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Research and Writing Attorney at New Mexico’s largest personal injury firm. Drafting motions, briefs, and memoranda while supporting trial teams and injured clients.

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 Research SkillsDrafting Motions And BriefsPersonal Injury ExperienceCollaboration With Trial Attorneys

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingDrafting Legal MemorandaLitigation Document PreparationDiscovery Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationTime ManagementAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility For Admission To Practice Law In New Mexico

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury LawCivil LitigationInsurance DefenseAppellate BackgroundCase Law Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research New Mexico and applicable law on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues in personal injury and premises liability matters
Monitor and summarize developments in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules
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 collaborate 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
Experienced investigators, dedicated case managers, and paralegals
Teamwork and mentorship across every practice team