Insurance Defense Paralegal - Hybrid Litigation Support

Mayer LLP; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Hybrid schedule

401k + firm match

Discretionary year end bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Mayer LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to support insurance defense matters across a dynamic West Texas practice. You will draft and file legal documents, communicate with clients and opposing counsel, and organize complex case files for trial readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in insurance defense, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and office software.

Qualifications

• Paralegal with 3+ years in insurance defense or related fields.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, client liaison skills.
• Proficient in legal research using Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Solid understanding of litigation workflows and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas with accuracy.
• Prepare and file court documents timely in compliance with rules.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and counsel.
• Organize case files and exhibits for trial, manage deadlines.
• Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research, analyze authorities, and summarize findings.
• Provide concise summaries of depositions and trial transcripts.

Skills

Paralegal exp

Org skills

Communication skills

Research skills

LexisNexis

Tools

Westlaw

Harvey AI

Coyote

PointOne

iManage

Job description

Mayer LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to support insurance defense matters across a dynamic West Texas practice. You will draft and file legal documents, communicate with clients and opposing counsel, and organize complex case files for trial readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in insurance defense, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and office software.