Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

Mayer LLP; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health/dental/vision benefits

401k + firm match

Annual bar dues

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Mayer LLP is seeking a skilled Medical Malpractice attorney to join our Albuquerque office. You will conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on complex malpractice matters, handling cases from inception to trial.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong writing and negotiation skills, and NM Bar admission. We offer a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract top

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of New Mexico.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in medical malpractice, complex litigation, wrongful death, or similar.
• Experience on high-exposure cases ($10M+).
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on Medical Malpractice issues.
• Develop case strategies, evaluate settlement value, and advise clients.
• Lead cases from start to finish; draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Participate in strategy discussions and negotiations.
• Manage case files and maintain organized records.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Negotiation

Time management

Teamwork/independence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission – New Mexico

Tools

Westlaw

Harvey AI

iManage

Coyote

PointOne

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

• Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to Medical Malpractice
• Develop case strategies, evaluate settlement value, and provide legal counsel to clients on their rights and legal options.
• Take lead on cases from beginning to end
• 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 New Mexico
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in medical malpractice, complex litigation, wrongful death, or similar
• Previous experience working on cases with high exposure ($10M+)
• 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

Technology

• Westlaw
• Harvey AI
• Coyote
• PointOne
• iManage

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)
• Annual bar dues

$110,000 - $165,000 a year

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date

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