Associate Litigation Attorney

Maron Marvel; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel seeks an Associate Attorney in its Charleston office. The candidate should have 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, specifically in Toxic Tort, with strong writing, research, and litigation skills.

The firm focuses on national litigation risk management and mass tort defense. Responsibilities include proactive case management, drafting pleadings, client communications, and trial preparation in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in South Carolina (other states a plus, but not required)
• 3-5 years litigation and Toxic Tort experience in both state and federal courts
• Demonstrated ability and desire to manage caseload proactively from start to finish
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment
• Strong research ability, written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development

Responsibilities

• Proactive case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts
• Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, motions, and research therefore
• Frequent client communications and reporting
• Comprehensive legal analysis, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations
• Expert witness coordination and collaboration
• Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance
• Trial preparation and attendance

Skills

Litigation experience

Toxic Tort experience

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Education

J.D. degree

Licensed to practice in South Carolina

Job description

Maron Marvel's devoted attorneys and staff work in synchrony to climb higher, smarter, and faster to elevate national litigation risk management. Our lawyers are focused on winning by being fearless, loyal, efficient, and steadfast. We are equally committed to making the world and legal profession better through dedicated DEI, community service, and attorney development work.

From the start, Maron Marvel attorneys had a passion for superior work product, a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation, and an obsession with exceptional client service. Today, with over 100 attorneys in 14 offices in 12 states, Maron Marvel is best-in-show in national litigation risk management and mass tort defense. The firm serves as national, regional, and trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies with multiple operations located in the most dangerous plaintiff jurisdictions in the country. Maron Marvel's clients come from the energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability-related industries. In addition to mass toxic torts, the firm also offers legal services concerning commercial disputes and liability-related defense.

Maron Marvel has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney to join its Charleston office. We are seeking an experienced (3-5 years) civil litigator for ourToxic Tort Practice Group. Successful candidates will have exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactive case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts
• Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, motions, and research therefore
• Frequent client communications and reporting
• Comprehensive legal analysis, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations
• Expert witness coordination and collaboration
• Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance
• Trial preparation and attendance

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in South Carolina (other states a plus, but not required)
• 3-5 years litigation and Toxic Tort experience in both state and federal courts
• Demonstrated ability and desire to manage caseload proactively from start to finish
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment
• Strong research ability, written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development