Associate Attorney - Corporate Defense

Mayer LLP

$110K — $165K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the State Bar of Texas
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in litigation/insurance defense
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Excellent oral communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Willingness to travel when necessary

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in transportation-related incidents including auto accidents and fatalities
  • Provide legal counsel to individuals and businesses in the transportation industry
  • Conduct investigations and analyze evidence to assess liability
  • Engage in negotiations, mediation, and court representation for clients
  • Draft legal documents such as pleadings and motions
  • Prepare for and attend depositions and trials
  • Communicate effectively with clients and court personnel

Benefits

  • Competitive quarterly bonus plan that can add up to $52k annually
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits starting the 1st month after employment
  • 10 company holidays and 4 early release days each year
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
  • 401k with firm-match contributions historically at 25%
  • Employee referral bonuses ranging from $2000 to $4000
Full Job Description


Responsibilities

  • Represent clients involved in various transportation related incidents, including auto accidents, tractor/trailer collisions, bus accidents, crane mishaps, dump truck incidents, 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
  • 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 Texas
  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation/insurance defense
  • 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
  • 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


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)


$110,000 - $165,000 a year

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date

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