The Role
Represent clients in corporate and tort litigation matters: manage dockets, draft pleadings and discovery, conduct research, attend depositions/hearings/trials, negotiate, and maintain organized case files.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 and manage a docket of cases in general commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and personal injury
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to commercial clients
- 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
- 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
Experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the State Bar of Texas
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate litigation/tort based litigation
- Comfortable managing a docket on your own and handling cases from beginning to end
- 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
Technology
- Westlaw
- Harvey AI
- Coyote
- PointOne
- iManage
Mayer LLP has implemented the following technology platforms:
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. In 2024 we matched up to 6%
- Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the State Bar of Texas
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate litigation/tort based litigation
- Comfortable managing a docket independently and handling cases from beginning to end
- Strong legal 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
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Experience preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials
- Experience communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Participation in case strategy discussions and negotiations
- Ability to manage case files and maintain accurate, organized records
- Experience using Westlaw, Harvey AI, Coyote, PointOne, and iManage
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The Company
What We Do
Mayer LLP is a law firm with a Southwest regional footprint, providing legal services across various practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare, and immigration. Founded by experienced attorneys, the firm emphasizes a collaborative, team-based approach to deliver client-centric legal solutions for businesses ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
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