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.

• 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 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

Mayer LLP has implemented the following technology platforms:

• Westlaw
• Harvey AI
• Coyote
• PointOne
• iManage 

• 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

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date

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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.