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:
MISSION STATEMENT
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
- Prepare pleadings and discovery for lawsuits
- Prepare case for trial, arbitration, and/or mediation
General
- Timely review and sign correspondence drafted by team members