Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

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.

• 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

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar of New Mexico
• The ideal candidate will have 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+)
• 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

• 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)
• Annual bar dues

$110,000 - $165,000 a year

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date