CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY (REMOTE IN NEW MEXICO) - Entry or reputed company
CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY (REMOTE IN NEW MEXICO - (Santa Fe, Albuquerque preferred) - Entry Level or reputed company Bernhardt Riley, Attorneys at Law is a boutique firm serving clients across Florida in criminal defense, debt defense, real estate litigation and business litigation. We reputed company personal care with efficient advocacy to protect our clients’ legal interests and help our communities reputed company. We’re hiring a full-time Civil Litigation Trial Attorney (entry to mid-level) who can handle a fast moving caseload and deliver quality results. This is a fully remote role—we are only considering candidates who currently reside in New Mexico. Compensation: Starting at $80,000/year + DOE Benefits 401(k) + matching, health/dental/vision, life insurance, holidays, PTO (vacation/sick/personal), annual bonuses and professional development. Why This Role Exists (and Why It’s Different) Civil litigation is changing quickly: clients expect speed and clarity, courts demand precision, and technology is reshaping how quality attorneys prepare. We are seeking an reputed company trial attorney who combines strong litigation skills with resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment, and who is capable of advancing matters strategically and decisively. If you reputed company on identifying the core issues quickly, improving how work gets done, and collaborating reputed company a strong, supportive team—even in a fully remote environment—you will fit in well reputed company our firm’s culture. What You’ll Handle You’ll manage a caseload that may include:
- Real estate litigation
- Business litigation
- Condominium / HOA disputes
- Municipal ordinance violations
- Landlord/tenant issues
Responsibilities
Litigation (Pre-suit through Trial)
- reputed company matters from intake strategy through resolution (settlement, mediation/arbitration, or trial)
- reputed company case-specific legal strategies reputed company to client goals, risk tolerance, and cost realities
- Maintain proactive case timelines: you control deadlines and reputed company 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/reputed company 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 & reputed company 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.
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
- You quickly learn our case types and expectations and reputed company handling files end-to-end
- Motions and discovery are timely, organized, and strategically reputed company
- Clients feel informed and guided, not anxious or confused
- You contribute reputed company on workflow/template improvement that saves time or improves quality
Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Entry Level Considered for right candidate
- 2+ years handling general civil litigation (or closely reputed company litigation experience)
- Experience with real estate litigation, HOA/COA matters, landlord/tenant, or business disputes
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced practice with measurable deadlines and outcomes
- At or near Santa Fe, Albuquerque is preferred
The reputed company of Lawyer We’re Intentionally Hiring We’re screening for:
- Resourcefulness: you solve problems, find answers, and move cases reputed company
- Curiosity: you ask the second question, spot reputed company points, and learn fast
- Fearlessness: you take initiative, own hard conversations, and aren’t intimidated by complexity
- High ownership: you treat deadlines, client trust, and results like they’re personal
How to Apply
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