Legal Department- Attorney

5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!OverviewWe are seeking a Staff Attorney to become a part of our team! You will represent clients in civil legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and advise clients on legal transactions related to civil defense litigation.ResponsibilitiesHandle and manage litigation files from inception through trial, with a caseload of under 80 files.Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, demands and responses.Draft reports and provide file analysis.Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established for Staff Counsel for Fred Loya Insurance Agency, Inc., and the Loya Insurance Group.Benefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceJob Type: Full-TimeWork Location: In-PersonQualificationsMember in good standing with the State Bar of New Mexico.Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense litigation.Strong research and writing skills and excellent work ethic required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.SkillsSuperior awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct.Substantial experience in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience.Comprehensive legal knowledge which promotes standards of professional practice and strong knowledge of the litigation environment in New Mexico.#J-18808-Ljbffr