Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions — including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment — are made solely by the hiring organization.

Our Client is seeking an Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation with a minimum of 2 years of dedicated civil litigation experience to join its Albuquerque, New Mexico office. The ideal candidate will have experience independently managing litigation matters, developing case strategy, drafting sophisticated pleadings and motions, conducting and defending depositions, handling discovery, and communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts. This is an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious, analytical, and self-motivated attorney seeking meaningful responsibility and a long-term partnership-track career.

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $110,000–$170,000+ Per Year
 

Key Responsibilities
Manage civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
Develop and execute effective litigation strategies based on legal research, evidence, and case-specific analysis.
Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery responses, and other complex legal documents.
Prepare for, conduct, and defend depositions.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.
Analyze factual and legal issues and identify potential risks, opportunities, and strategic approaches.
Communicate directly with clients and effectively manage client expectations.
Work with opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other legal professionals throughout the litigation process.
Independently manage assigned caseloads while collaborating with partners, senior attorneys, and colleagues.
Maintain accurate case organization, documentation, deadlines, and litigation calendars.
Support trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings when required.
Leverage technology and emerging AI-driven legal tools to improve research, analysis, drafting, and workflow efficiency.

Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Minimum of 2 years of dedicated civil litigation experience.
Demonstrated experience handling civil litigation matters independently.
Strong experience with motion practice, legal research, pleadings, and discovery.
Hands-on experience conducting or defending depositions.
Strong legal analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop and execute sound case strategies.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
Active license to practice law in New Mexico or eligibility to obtain and maintain the required New Mexico bar admission.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior hands-on trial experience is highly preferred.
Active bar licenses in multiple states are a strong plus.
Experience handling complex or high-value civil litigation.
Familiarity with AI-powered legal research, document review, or litigation technology.
Strong interest in developing toward a long-term partnership-track position.

Compensation & Career Growth
Base salary of $110,000–$170,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Competitive performance-based compensation.
Defined partnership-track opportunity for high-performing attorneys.
Long-term professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Opportunity to work on sophisticated and complex civil litigation matters.
Meaningful responsibility over assigned matters and direct client exposure.
Opportunities to participate in trial preparation and proceedings.

About HRforGrowth:
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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