Hybrid Transportation Litigation & Insurance Defense Associate

Mayer LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonus potential

Health benefits

401k match

Employee referral bonus

Annual bar dues

Job summary

Mayer LLP is seeking a litigation associate in Texas to defend transportation and trucking matters, including auto and tractor-trailer incidents. You will counsel individuals, businesses and insurers, conduct investigations, draft pleadings, and represent clients in depositions, hearings, and trials.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, Texas Bar admission, 3+ years in litigation/insurance defense, with strong research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• 3+ years in litigation/insurance defense.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in transportation-related incidents and trials.
• Provide defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurers in trucking cases.
• Research, analyze evidence, and assess liability for cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials; communicate with clients and counsel.
• Manage case files and stay current on legal developments.

Skills

Litigation

Research & Writing

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Independence

Travel

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Westlaw

Harvey AI

Coyote

PointOne

iManage

Job description

Mayer LLP is seeking a litigation associate in Texas to defend transportation and trucking matters, including auto and tractor-trailer incidents. You will counsel individuals, businesses and insurers, conduct investigations, draft pleadings, and represent clients in depositions, hearings, and trials.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, Texas Bar admission, 3+ years in litigation/insurance defense, with strong research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.