Associate Attorney

Parnall Law Firm Llc • Full-Time • Albuquerque, NM, US • $200k - $400k / year • 4m ago

Parnall Law Firm

About Us:

Parnall Law Firm, New Mexico’s largest Personal Injury law firm, seeks a talented Attorney to join our growing team! Apply today to learn why Parnall Law’s exceptional company culture, commitment to client service, and dedication to upholding our mission and values have earned us a place among Albuquerque’s best places to work year after year. With the support of our team of assistants, including intake, investigators (retired police officers), pre-litigation case managers, medical records/demand drafting assistants, litigation paralegals, and settlement/subrogation paralegals, you will be able to focus on maximizing the outcome of each case. You will also have the support of a team of collaborative and creative attorneys.

Job Details:

Position: Associate Attorney

Job Type: Full-time-In Person

Location: Albuquerque, NM (relocation assistance of $10,000 provided)

Pay: $200,000 to $400,000 plus per year (base salary + performance-based bonuses paid twice monthly)

Sign On Bonus: $25,000 signing bonus (payable at 3, 6 and 12 months of employment)

Full Benefits:

· Health, dental, & vision insurance

· Life and long-term disability insurance

· 401(k)

· PTO/Select paid holidays

· Opportunities for community outreach

· A positive, fulfilling, caring environment where learning and growing are encouraged

· In-office health bar

· Annual company goal trip

Requirements:

· Licensed in New Mexico or ability to become licensed through reciprocity or UBE score

· 3+ years experience litigating personal injury cases (plaintiff or defense)

· Ability to relocate to Albuquerque, NM ($10,000 relocation assistance package provided)

· Be available in the office, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (and more as required for caseload)

Position Description:

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

RESULTS / OUTCOMES

· Be in the office from 8 AM to 5 PM, if not out of the office at meetings, hearings, depos or trials. (Attend daily huddles at 8 AM.)

· Review and note action on out-of-standard cases with lead attorney weekly.

· Resolve cases within Full Settlement Value (95%).

· Full attorney fee (95% of cases).

· Convert clients (90%).

· Achieve positive reviews (95%).

· Bring in $1.5 Million in attorney fees per year.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Intake / first meeting with Client

Show compassion
Note all facts pertinent to liability, damages, coverage
Posture case by articulating client and office action items

Investigation

Evaluate and direct investigation, to begin building case for trial
Determine insurance coverage

Negotiation

Prepare case for trial
Evaluate Full Settlement Value, and obtain authorization
Negotiate with adjusters; keep client informed
Speak with adjusters, build and maintain negotiation relationships, aggressively negotiate and/or posture cases with adjusters where appropriate.
File suit where needed, and prepare client for litigation

Litigation