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
Support 2 partners and 3 attorneys with Paralegal needs for commercial litigation docket with matters such as: contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, breach of contract, trade secrets, etc.
Assist with arbitration proceedings and evidentiary preparation
Support attorneys with temporary restraining orders (TROs), temporary injunction hearings, and expedited litigation matters
Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery
Prepare materials and documents for hearings
Assist with management of a diverse caseload, including large complex matters and smaller day-to-day disputes
Draft and prepare discovery requests and responses, including requests for production, interrogatories, subpoenas, and motions to compel
Review, organize, summarize, and circulate discovery materials to attorneys and litigation teams
Manage document collections and document organization for complex matters involving multiple business entities and high-volume records
Track litigation deadlines, disclosure requirements, court filings, and calendaring obligations to ensure matters progress efficiently
Coordinate filings in state and federal courts
Assist with arbitration proceedings and evidentiary preparation
Support attorneys with temporary restraining orders (TROs), temporary injunction hearings, and expedited litigation matters
Prepare materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, trial binders, and courtroom logistics
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, vendors, and court personnel as needed
Proactively identify case needs, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep matters moving forward
### Experience
High School or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal required
Experience in both state and federal court litigation
Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, and case management
Experience supporting trial preparation preferred
Familiarity with TROs, injunctions, or expedited proceedings
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities
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
Comfortable billing 140 hours/month
Overtime may be required as needed, though not frequently
### 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)
