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)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date