Associate Attorney - Trucking/Personal Injury Defense

Job Description

Job Description

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 commercial transportation accidents, workplace injuries, breach of contract, premises liability, etc.
• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurance companies operating primarily in commercial trucking transportation as well as other industries
• 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 
• Work with expert witnesses on cases
• Conduct site/scene inspections 

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 2 years of experience in corporate 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
• Comfortable handling a case load of 20-30 cases 
• Experience managing cases from intake to settlement/trial

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)
• AI legal tools - PointOne for time billing and Harvey AI

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date

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