Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

Mayer LLP • Houston, TX

1d • $110,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mayer LLP is hiring an Associate Attorney focused on medical malpractice. The attorney will handle cases from beginning to end, conduct legal research and analysis, develop case strategies, assess settlement value, and advise clients about their rights and legal options. The role involves drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials; communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel; and participating in case strategy discussions and negotiations. The attorney will also manage organized case files and attend continuing legal education courses to stay current on medical malpractice developments. The firm describes its environment as collaborative, innovative, and growth-minded, and offers a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office and two days at home.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in medical malpractice, complex litigation, wrongful death, or similar.
• Previous experience working on cases with high exposure ($10M+).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on medical malpractice issues.
• Develop case strategies, evaluate settlement value, and advise clients on their rights and legal options.
• Lead 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, organized records.
• Attend continuing legal education courses to stay current on medical malpractice developments.
• Travel when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive quarterly bonus plan based on monthly billables, with the potential to earn an additional $52,000 annually.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first of the month after starting.
• 10 company holidays and 4 early release days.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week at home.
• 401(k) with firm match based on the previous year's revenue; the firm matched up to 6% in 2024.
• Employee referral bonus of $2,000–$4,000.
• Annual bar dues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree