We’re a Business Law firm looking to hire an experienced Associate Attorney for our litigation and transactional practices. We have offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico with the option to work from either.About our firm: Slingshot, LLC is the parent company of two law firm brands – Law 4 Small Business (L4SB) and Business Law Southwest (BLSW). We are one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Southwest, driven by technology and offering high-end client services across a wide variety of practice areas. In addition to unmatched opportunities to explore and grow into your own practice, we boast competitive pay, an industry-leading work-life balance, and benefits that our employees won’t stop raving about.Consistently recognized as being one of the southwest's "Best Places to Work"*, "Fastest Growing Companies"* and "Platinum Level, Family Friendly Employers"**, our passion for our employees is one of our most important and well-documented values.  About our location:Known for its pleasant climate and sun filled days, New Mexico is the perfect place for anyone who loves the outdoors and breath-taking sunsets. Residents enjoy fantastic skiing, hiking and year-round golf. Living in New Mexico is waking up to the natural beauty that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe and partaking is some of the best culinary cuisine in the world. On the more practical side of things, New Mexico can boast about its lower cost of living, home prices and property taxes by comparison to most other states. Albuquerque and Santa Fe, both steeped in history and culture, are also bustling cities that serve as the economic/governmental hubs for the state. Home to the world-famous Santa Fe Opera, The International Balloon Fiesta, The International Sunport, as well as the University of New Mexico, the area has all the amenities of any great city, just at a slower, friendlier and more affordable pace. At a minimum, the right candidate will have: · Two (2) years’ experience in the practice of law · Familiarity with business and/or contracts law · A willingness to learn and use new technologies as part of their law practice · The ability to work independently by taking ownership of and managing deadlines for their caseload · A collaborative approach to working with other attorneys across practice areas A drive to branch out from their comfort zone by taking on new matters and seeking guidance from other attorneys as needed Strong communication skills and a willingness to keep clients up-to-date and in the loop Additionally, the ideal candidate would have some of the following: Familiarity with transactional business matters, including Mergers and Acquisitions, and commercial leases and real estate Familiarity with Estate Planning, Trusts and Asset Protection Familiarity with Intellectual Property law (e.g., trademarks, copyrights, patents) Experience in all phases of Civil Litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediations, motion practice, and trial practice. Speak fluent Spanish We offer amazing benefits to our full-time employees, including: 401k w/ Employer Matching Health Insurance (incl. optional PPO) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Term Life Insurance Long Term/Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO) Flexible and generous bonus compensation plan Relocation Assistance  We’re Going Places, and It’s Important That You are Too!* Ranked by the Business First**Ranked by nmfamilyfriendlybusinesses.org