Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

Mayer LLPAlbuquerque, NMJob.bopublished 09/28/2026
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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 Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to Medical Malpractice

Develop case strategies, evaluate settlement value, and provide legal counsel to clients on their rights and legal options.

Take lead on cases from beginning to end

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

Attend continuing legal education courses to stay current on legal developments in Medical Malpractice

Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the State Bar of New Mexico

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in medical malpractice, complex litigation, wrongful death, or similar

Previous experience working on cases with high exposure ($10M+)

Strong research and writing skills

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

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. In 2024 we matched up to 6%

Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)

Annual bar dues

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