Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage

Mayer LLP • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mayer LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Insurance Coverage practice. The role focuses on first- and third-party insurance coverage and extracontractual matters, including litigation involving a variety of policy types. The attorney will analyze policies and claim files, identify coverage issues, draft coverage opinions or provide verbal coverage analyses, and manage discovery with limited oversight. The position calls for a proactive, collaborative attorney who can also work independently and exercise sound professional judgment. The firm has a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico, and Arkansas and serves clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. A hybrid schedule requires three days per week in the office and two days per week at home. Travel may be required when necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• At least 2 years of relevant insurance coverage experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive, resourceful approach and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience is a bonus but is not required.
• Experience with state and federal court motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and mediations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies.
• Accurately spot issues when reviewing claim files.
• Draft coverage opinions and/or provide verbal analyses regarding coverage.
• Handle first- and third-party insurance coverage and extracontractual litigation involving policy types such as commercial general liability, commercial auto, commercial property, trucking, and professional liability.
• Manage discovery with limited oversight.
• Work proactively and collaboratively with the team while managing tasks independently.
• Travel when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive quarterly bonus plan based on monthly billables, with the ability to earn an additional $52,000 annually.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month after starting with the firm.
• 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.
• CLEs and annual bar dues.

What This Job Offers

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