Job Description

PARNELL LAW FIRM is currently seeking to hire a PLAINTIFF ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY! Relocation to Albuquerque, NM is Required Pay will be based on experience.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• SIGN ON BONUS
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
• Compensation range $200,000- $400,0000 per year
• A positive, fulfilling, caring environment where learning and growing are encouraged
• Opportunities for community outreach throughout the year
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• 401k
• PTO
• Bonus Pay
• Company culture, mission, and values. - It is a daily practice that our team focuses on our 5 ‘T’s; Team, Talent, Truth, Tenacity, and Triumph. We believe these values are the reason we are the fastest growing personal injury firm in NM and have received the Best Places to Work Award in 2019, 2020 & 2021!

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 + years of experience in litigating personal injury cases (plaintiff or defense)
• ABILITY TO BECOME LICENSED IN NEW MEXICO, EITHER THROUGH RECIPROCITY, transferring UBE score to New Mexico, or taking the bar exam
• Ability to relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico (RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED)
• Be available in the (virtual) office from Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 (and more as required for caseload)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your position will primarily entail handling all aspects of both pre-litigation and litigation for New Mexico personal injury cases.

You will be a part of a fast-paced team environment and will have all the necessary tools and support to allow you to focus on the proper workup of your cases in preparation for settlement or trial. As a Parnall Attorney you will be supported by senior attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals and case managers, and other staff who will help lead client communications, obtain and prepare documents, and assist with the various demands related to your cases. Overall organization and attention to detail are paramount to this position along with the willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, and other lawyers/paralegals over the phone and/or in-person.

INTAKES • Meet with clients to evaluate case for representation • Take all facts pertinent to liability, damages, coverage • Show compassion • Posture case by articulating client and office action items • Explain representation agreement and have sign • Bring in paralegal

INVESTIGATION • Evaluate needed investigation • Communicate with paralegal about what investigation tasks need to be completed • Determine if UM/UIM applies • Posture the case for trial or negotiations

CORRESPONDENCE • Compose letters and requests

NEGOTIATION • Meet with clients to evaluate and get authorization to negotiate • Negotiate with adjusters and keep client informed • Prepare case for mediation • Speak with adjusters, build and maintain negotiation relationships, aggressively negotiate and/or posture cases with adjusters where appropriate. • Make determination about filing suit or further negotiations • If filing suit, prepare client for litigation process

LITIGATION • Draft pleadings and discovery for lawsuits • Compose discovery responses • Compose discovery requests • Prepare case for trial, arbitration, and/or mediation

MISSION STATEMENT

To use intelligent, compassionate and determined advocacy to effectively maximize reimbursement of the value of our client’s harm, and the wrong that caused it.

To make sure that, at the end of the case, the client is satisfied and knows Parnall Law has stood up for, fought for, and given voice and value to his or her harm.

To bring in revenue that contributes to profit.

To grow referral sources.

Company Description

Parnall Law is the fastest growing personal injury law firm based in New Mexico. We treat our clients with compassion and advocate for them by maximizing compensation caused by the wrongful actions of others. Our goal is to ensure our clients are satisfied and know Parnall Law has stood up and fought for them by giving them a voice. We are seeking highly motivated and passionate attorneys to join our growing firm.