Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage
About the role
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. As an Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney, you will be integral to our practice, focusing on first‑ and third‑party insurance coverage and extracontractual matters.
Responsibilities
- Policy analysis and interpretation
- Accurate issue spotting while reviewing claim files
- Draft coverage opinions and/or provide verbal analyses regarding coverage
- First‑ and third‑party insurance coverage and extra‑contractual litigation of a variety of policy types, including commercial general liability, commercial auto, commercial property, trucking, and professional liability
- Manage discovery with limited oversight
- Strong professional judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
- Work proactively and collaboratively within the team, while also being able to manage tasks independently
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the State Bar of Texas
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant insurance coverage experience
- Excellent legal research and writing skills, along with strong verbal communication abilities
- Proactive, resourceful, and possess a strong work ethic
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Willingness to travel when necessary
Technology
- Westlaw
- Harvey AI
- Coyote
- PointOne
- iManage
Benefits
- Competitive quarterly bonus plan based on monthly billables — ability to earn an additional $52k annually
- Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits effective the 1st of the month after start date
- 10 company holidays + 4 early release days
- 401(k) with firm match based on previous year revenue (matched up to 6% in 2024)
- Employee referral bonus ($2,000 – $4,000)
- CLEs and annual bar dues covered
Schedule
Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week remote.