Associate Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense

Mayer LLP

Associate Attorney providing legal counsel and strategies in medical malpractice defense. Collaborating with clients and legal teams to deliver effective legal solutions in a dynamic law firm setting.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to medical malpractice
Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurance companies operating within the medical industry
Conduct thorough investigations into construction cases, analyze evidence, asses liability, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances
Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings
Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on various issues related to medical malpractice law
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

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar of Texas
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation/insurance defense, previous experience in medical malpractice is not required and can be trained
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 we matched up to 6%
Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlegal analysisdrafting pleadingsdrafting motionsdiscovery requestscase strategy developmentlitigationinsurance defensemedical malpractice lawevidence analysis

Soft Skills

oral communicationnegotiationindependent workteam collaborationorganizational skillstime managementclient communicationstrategic thinkingattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

Juris DoctorState Bar of Texas admission