Associate Attorney (Personal Injury)

Qualifications 5+ years personal injury or insurance defense experience Willingness to work on-site in Albuquerque, NM Strong desire to work as part of a team to advocate for our injured clients Benefits Top Pay: $200,000–$400,000 annually (base salary + performance bonuses paid twice monthly) 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 Responsibilities 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, unless 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr