Civil Litigation Trial Attorney; Remote

Civil Litigation Trial Attorney (Remote --- New Mexico Residents only)

Bernhardt Riley, Attorneys at Law is a boutique firm serving clients across New Mexico and Florida in criminal defense, debt defense, real estate litigation and business litigation. We blend personal care with efficient advocacy to protect our clients’ legal interests and help our communities thrive. 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.

Entry Level Experience Considered for the right candidate with general civil litigation (or closely related litigation experience) - preferred, but not required.

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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 experienced 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 thrive on identifying the core issues quickly, improving how work gets done, and collaborating within a strong, supportive team—even in a fully remote environment—you will fit in well within our firm’s culture.

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You’ll manage a caseload that may include:

• Business litigation
• Condominium / HOA disputes
• Municipal ordinance violations
• Landlord/tenant issues

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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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.

• You quickly learn our case types and expectations and begin handling files end-to-end
• Motions and discovery are timely, organized, and strategically aligned
• Clients feel informed and guided, not anxious or confused
• You contribute ideas on workflow/template improvement that saves time or improves quality

Only individuals residing in the state of New Mexico are being considered at this time.

Required Qualifications

• 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

• 2+ years handling general civil litigation (or closely related 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…