Associate Attorney - Personal Injury Defense

At Mayer LLP, we believe in doing law differently — with collaboration, innovation and determination at the core. Founded by a team of experienced, entrepreneurial attorneys, we’ve built a firm where client interests come first and teamwork drives results. With a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas and a breadth of practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare and immigration, we serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across industries. If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-minded environment where your contribution directly matters and you’ll work alongside skilled professionals focused on achieving business-driven legal solutions, Mayer is where you can make an impact.

Responsibilities Represent clients involved in various transportation related incidents, including auto accidents, tractor/trailer collisions, fatalities, and motor vehicle accidents (MVA)

Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurance companies operating within the transportation/trucking industry

Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, analyze evidence, asses liability, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances

Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings

Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to transportation and personal injury law

Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests

Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials

Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Participate in case strategy discussions and negotiations

Manage case files and maintain accurate and organized records

Will work on both high-exposure personal injury matters with a small team of lawyers as well as lower-exposure matters as the primary attorney managing the case

Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the State Bar of Texas

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation/insurance defense/personal injury

Strong research and writing skills, specifically for complex motions practice

Excellent oral communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational and time management skills

Willingness to travel when necessary

Comfortable drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests

Experience handling cases from inception to final resolution

Technology Mayer LLP has implemented the following technology platforms:

Westlaw

Harvey AI

Coyote

PointOne

iManage

Benefits Competitive quarterly bonus plan based on monthly billables - ability to earn an additional $52k annually

Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm

10 company holidays + 4 early release days

Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home)

401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. Historically we have matched 25% up to 6% of the employee contribution

Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)

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