Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice
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. 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
- Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to Medical Malpractice
- Develop case strategies, evaluate settlement value, and provide legal counsel to clients on their rights and legal options
- Take lead on cases from beginning to end
- 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
- Attend continuing legal education courses to stay current on legal developments in Medical Malpractice
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the State Bar of New Mexico
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical malpractice, complex litigation, wrongful death, or similar
- Previous experience working on cases with high exposure ($10M+)
Skills
- 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 when necessary
- Technology proficiency: 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 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 matched up to 6%
- Employee referral bonus ($2000 – $4000)
- Annual bar dues