Paralegal - Insurance Defense

Mayer LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office

Health/dental/vision benefits

401k with match

Discretionary year end bonus

Employee referral bonus

PTO/holidays

Job summary

Mayer LLP in Dallas seeks a Paralegal with at least 3 years of insurance defense experience to support attorneys across a broad range of cases. You will draft complaints, motions, and subpoenas, file documents with courts, and manage case files ensuring deadlines are met.

Responsibilities include coordinating depositions, researching law, summarizing testimonies, and communicating with clients and witnesses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years previous experience working as a Paralegal on insurance defense cases (transportation, dram shop, premises liability, etc.) from beginning to end.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools, such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Have a masterful understanding of the litigation flow, as well as demonstrate the appropriate urgency and initiative in performing tasks that advance the cases toward resolution.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including complaints, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas.
• Preparing and filing court documents, such as motions and pleadings, and ensuring timely filing.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in the case.
• Managing case files and organizing documents and exhibits for trial.
• Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conducting legal research to gather relevant information related to the case.
• Summarizing depositions, legal documents, and trial testimony.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Team player

Research skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

iManage

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.

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

• Drafting legal documents including complaints, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas. This requires a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as excellent writing skills
• Preparing and filing court documents, such as motions and pleadings, and ensuring that they are filed on time and in accordance with court rules and procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in the case, including opposing counsel
• Managing case files and organizing documents and exhibits for trial. This includes keeping track of deadlines, organizing discovery documents, and ensuring that all exhibits are properly marked and prepared for presentation in court
• Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials. This may include preparing witnesses for testimony, organizing exhibits for presentation in court, and assisting with cross-examination
• Conducting legal research to gather relevant information related to the case. This includes researching relevant case law, statutes, and regulations, and analyzing the legal implications of the information gathered
• Summarizing depositions, legal documents, and trial testimony. This involves distilling complex legal information into concise and easily digestible summaries that can be used by attorneys in court

Experience

• Minimum 3 years previous experience working as a Paralegal on insurance defense cases (transportation, dram shop, premises liability, etc.) from beginning to end
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and regulations
• Strong writing and research skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in using legal research tools, such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Have a masterful understanding of the litigation flow, as well as demonstrate the appropriate urgency and initiative in performing tasks that advance the cases toward resolution

Technology

Mayer LLP has implemented the following technology platforms~

• Westlaw
• Harvey AI
• Coyote
• PointOne
• iManage

Benefits

• 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
• 16 PTO days
• Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home)
• 401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. Historically we have matched 25% up to 6% of the employee contribution
• Discretionary year end bonus
• Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience