Associate Attorney - Personal Injury Defense
Company: Mayer LLP
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
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 transportation related incidents, including auto accidents,
tractor/trailer collisions, fatalities, and motor vehicle accidents
(MVA) Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to
individuals, businesses, and insurance companies operating within
the transportation/trucking industry 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 Will work on both high-exposure
personal injury matters with a small team of lawyers as well as
lower-exposure matters as the primary attorney managing the case
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 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 Comfortable drafting
pleadings, motions, and discovery requests Experience handling
cases from inception to final resolution 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. In 2024 we matched up to
6% Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000) 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. If you would like more information about
how your data is processed, please contact us.
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