Paralegal - Corporate Defense
About The Position
Mayer LLP is hiring a Paralegal to support corporate defense matters in a collaborative, growth-minded law firm serving clients across the Southwest. The firm works with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and emphasizes teamwork and business-driven legal solutions. The Paralegal will support insurance defense cases from beginning to end. Responsibilities include drafting and filing legal documents, communicating with clients and other case participants, managing case files and deadlines, assisting attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials, conducting legal research, and summarizing depositions, documents, and trial testimony.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a Paralegal handling insurance defense cases, such as transportation, dram shop, or premises liability, from beginning to end.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and regulations.
- Strong writing and research skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
- Masterful understanding of litigation flow, with appropriate urgency and initiative to advance cases toward resolution.
Responsibilities
- Draft legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas.
- Prepare and file court documents on time and in accordance with court rules and procedures.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in cases.
- Manage case files; organize documents, discovery materials, deadlines, and trial exhibits.
- Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials, including preparing witnesses and organizing exhibits.
- Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations and analyze relevant legal implications.
- Summarize depositions, legal documents, and trial testimony for attorneys.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits, effective the first day of the month after starting.
- 10 company holidays and 4 early release days.
- 16 PTO days.
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in office and 2 days per week at home.
- 401(k) with firm match based on the previous year's revenue; historically, the firm matched 25% up to 6% of the employee contribution.
- Discretionary year-end bonus.
- Employee referral bonus of $2,000–$4,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
