Mayer LLP Paralegal - Corporate Defense in Houston, TX | 1285895371

Verified Pay check_circle	$60000 - $85000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	Houston, TX Houston, Texas open_in_new

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

Drafting legal documents including complaints, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas. This requires a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as excellent writing skills.
Preparing and filing court documents, such as motions and pleadings, and ensuring that they are filed on time and in accordance with court rules and procedures.
Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in the case, including opposing counsel.
Managing case files and organizing documents and exhibits for trial. This includes keeping track of deadlines, organizing discovery documents, and ensuring that all exhibits are properly marked and prepared for presentation in court.
Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials. This may include preparing witnesses for testimony, organizing exhibits for presentation in court, and assisting with cross-examination.
Conducting legal research to gather relevant information related to the case. This includes researching relevant case law, statutes, and regulations, and analyzing the legal implications of the information gathered.
Summarizing depositions, legal documents, and trial testimony. This involves distilling complex legal information into concise and easily digestible summaries that can be used by attorneys in court.

Experience

Minimum 3 years previous experience working as a Paralegal on insurance defense cases (transportation, dram shop, premises liability, etc.) 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 in using legal research tools, such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software
Have a masterful understanding of the litigation flow, as well as demonstrate the appropriate urgency and initiative in performing tasks that advance the cases toward resolution

Technology

Mayer LLP has implemented the following technology platforms:

Westlaw
Harvey AI
Coyote
PointOne
iManage

Benefits

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
16 PTO days
Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home)
401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. Historically we have matched 25% up to 6% of the employee contribution
Discretionary year end bonus
Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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