Associate Attorney (Personal Injury)

Job description

***Relocation to Albuquerque, NM is required (assistance provided)*** **About Us:** -Dedicated to client service. Most highly reviewed and largest personal injury firm in New Mexico. -Top culture: “Best Place to Work” and “Top Workplace” for six and five consecutive years, respectively—awards based on -anonymous feedback from our employees collected by an independent organization. -Unmatched support: - Experienced investigators (retired police officers). - Dedicated case managers, paralegals, and demand drafters. -Collaborative and creative attorneys who foster teamwork and mentorship. Join us to focus on what you do best: advocating for injured clients and maximizing case outcomes. **Who are we looking for? (Requirements)** -5+ years personal injury or insurance defense experience -Willingness to relocate to Albuquerque, NM (assistance provided) -Strong desire to work as part of a team to advocate for our injured clients ### Why Join Us? **Why Join Us?** - Top Pay: $200,000–$400,000 annually (base salary + performance bonuses paid twice monthly). - Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 bonus paid in increments over your first 6 months. - Relocation Assistance: $10,000 package to move to Albuquerque, NM. - Comprehensive Benefits: - Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Life and long-term disability insurance. - 401(k) retirement plan. - Paid time off (PTO) and select paid holidays. - Opportunities for community outreach and pro bono work. - Annual company goal trips and in-office perks (e.g., health bar). - Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. *"Relocating to Albuquerque to join Parnall Law Firm was the best decision of my career. The team’s collaboration, culture, and support make a real difference—and I’ve never felt more fulfilled as an attorney."– Rob Johnson, Solo Practitioner, Attorney, Judge for 25 years in Kentucky* **Why Move to Albuquerque?** Albuquerque offers the perfect combination of career opportunity and lifestyle: **Mild Weather & Sunshine:** Enjoy sunny days year-round and a pleasant, mild climate. **Outdoor Adventures:** The nearby Sandia Mountains provide incredible opportunities for hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation. **Stress-Free Commutes:** With minimal traffic congestion, you’ll spend less time on the road and more time doing what you love. **Affordable Living:** A cost of living significantly lower than most major cities. **Vibrant Community:** A diverse city with rich culture, delicious cuisine, and plenty of entertainment options. ### Your Role: - Using **intelligent, compassionate, and determined advocacy**, your primary mission is to maximize recovery for the value of our client’s harm and the wrong that caused it. You will be a key member of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. - **Results / Outcomes:** - Be in the office from 8 AM to 5 PM, if not attending meetings, hearings, depositions, or trials. (Attend daily huddles at 8 AM.) - Review and note action on out-of-standard cases with the lead attorney weekly. - Resolve 95% of cases within Full Settlement Value. - Generate $1.5 Million in attorney fees per year. - Achieve a positive client review rate of 95%. - **Duties / Responsibilities:** - **Intake / First Meeting with Clients:** - Show compassion and build trust. - Document all facts pertinent to liability, damages, and coverage. - Outline client and office action items to posture the case effectively. - **Investigation:** - Direct investigations to build strong cases for trial. - Assess insurance coverage and gather critical evidence. - **Negotiation:** - Prepare cases for trial while evaluating Full Settlement Value. - Maintain relationships with adjusters while negotiating aggressively and strategically. - File suit when necessary and guide clients through the litigation process. - **Litigation:** - Prepare pleadings and discovery for lawsuits. - Strategize and execute trial preparations, mediation, or arbitration. - **General Responsibilities:** - Timely review and sign correspondence drafted by team members. - Collaborate effectively to ensure cases move efficiently through the process.