Associate Attorney - Trucking/Personal Injury Defense, Lubbock

Job Description 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 Represent clients involved in various commercial transportation accidents, workplace injuries, breach of contract, premises liability, etc.
Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurance companies operating primarily in commercial trucking transportation as well as other industries
Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, analyze evidence, asses liability, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances
Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings
Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to transportation and personal injury law
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
Work with expert witnesses on cases
Conduct site/scene inspections
Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar of Texas
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate litigation/insurance defense
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 throughout the Permian Basin area
Comfortable handling a case load of ***** cases
Experience managing cases from start to finish
Benefits Competitive quarterly bonus plan based on monthly billables - ability to earn an additional $52k annually
Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm
10 company holidays + 4 early release days
Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home)
401k + firm match based on previous year revenue.
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Employee referral bonus ($**** - $****)
Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date #LI-CO1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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