Associate Attorney - Transportation & Personal Injury

Mayer LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health benefits

Holidays & flex schedule

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Mayer LLP in Houston is seeking a litigation attorney to represent clients in transportation and personal injury matters, from investigations to trial. You will craft defense strategies for individuals and insurers, handle pleadings and discovery, and collaborate with a small team to manage case strategy and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has a JD, Texas bar admission, and at least 2 years in litigation/insurance defense; strong research, writing, and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum 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.
• Experience handling cases from inception to final resolution.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in transportation and personal injury matters, including auto accidents and truck crashes.
• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurers.
• Investigate accidents, analyze evidence, assess liability, and tailor defenses.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; prepare for depositions and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel; manage case strategy.

Skills

Strong research and writing

Excellent oral communication

Negotiation skills

Independent and team work

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

Juris Doctor

Texas Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Harvey AI

iManage

Coyote

PointOne

Job description

Mayer LLP in Houston is seeking a litigation attorney to represent clients in transportation and personal injury matters, from investigations to trial. You will craft defense strategies for individuals and insurers, handle pleadings and discovery, and collaborate with a small team to manage case strategy and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has a JD, Texas bar admission, and at least 2 years in litigation/insurance defense; strong research, writing, and negotiation skills are essential.