Associate Attorney, Personal Injury Defense

Job overview

The Associate Attorney, Personal Injury Defense role has a hybrid schedule in Houston, TX, with three days per week in the office and two days at home. Compensation is $110,000–$165,000 per year; the posting says compensation is commensurate with experience and bar-admittance date. Mayer LLP serves clients across Texas, New Mexico, and Arkansas in a range of practice areas. The attorney represents clients in transportation-related injury matters, developing defense strategies and managing cases through investigation, negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings. The role handles both high-exposure matters with a small team and lower-exposure cases as primary attorney.

What you'll do

• Investigate accidents, analyze evidence, assess liability, and develop defense strategies
• represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court
• conduct legal research
• 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
• manage case files.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

personal injury defense

transportation litigation

insurance defense

trucking

texas bar

houston tx

hybrid

$110k–$165k/year

quarterly bonus

health benefits

dental benefits

vision benefits

401(k) match

company holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Quarterly bonus plan
• health, dental, and vision benefits
• company holidays and early-release days
• 401(k) with firm match
• employee referral bonus.

Why this role

The posting requires a Juris Doctor and admission to the State Bar of Texas; at least two years of litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury experience is ideal. Travel may be necessary.

About the employer

Mayer LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.