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Civil Litigation Trial Attorney
Location
New Mexico
Posted
47 days ago
Salary
$90K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Manage a caseload that may include: Real estate litigation, Business litigation, Condominium / HOA disputes, Municipal ordinance violations, Landlord/tenant issues
• Litigation (Pre-suit through Trial) Lead matters from intake strategy through resolution (settlement, mediation/arbitration, or trial) Develop case-specific legal strategies aligned to client goals, risk tolerance, and cost realities Maintain proactive case timelines: you control deadlines and forward motion Motions & Discovery (Motions-Heavy Practice) Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions; manage hearings Drive discovery strategy: written discovery, meet-and-confers, motions to compel/protective orders, and evidentiary positioning Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses effectively Courtroom & Hearing Work Appear in court (mostly remote, but may require some in court appearances) for contested/uncontested matters including motion hearings and trials Prepare thoroughly: evidence, witnesses, exhibits, outlines, and trial themes Client Communication & Trust Communicate clearly and consistently with clients—reduce confusion, build confidence, and set expectations Deliver practical recommendations (not just legal analysis), with options and next steps Modern Practice & Continuous Improvement Continuously improve templates, workflows, and internal processes so the entire team becomes more effective over time. Utilize advanced legal technology and automation tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across matters.
Job Requirements
- New Mexico Bar license (active, in good standing)
- Trial experience required (jury or bench trial involvement and comfort appearing in court)
- Strong command of the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure
- Ability to manage disputes through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial
- Professional judgment, responsiveness, and strong client-facing communication in a remote environment
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- health/dental/vision
- life insurance
- holidays
- PTO (vacation/sick/personal)
- annual bonuses
- professional development
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