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Associate Attorney - Personal Injury Defense

San AntonioHybridFull-time

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Associate attorney defending personal injury cases in the transportation/trucking industry, representing clients in accidents, investigations, litigation, and negotiations.

About this role

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

    • 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)

    • Skills

    DepositionsDiscovery RequestsDrafting PleadingsInsurance DefenseLegal ResearchLitigationPersonal InjuryTransportation LawTrial PracticeTrucking Industry

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