Associate Litigation Attorney

Maron Marvel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel in Chicago is seeking an associate attorney to join its General Liability and Toxic Tort groups. The role requires 1-4 years of civil litigation experience and the ability to manage cases from start to finish in both state and federal courts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, and will participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois (other states a plus).
• 1–4 years of civil litigation and toxic tort experience in state and federal courts.
• Ability to manage caseload proactively from start to finish.
• Strong research, written and oral communication skills.

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

Legal research

Writing & speaking

Organization

Problem solving

Client service

Education

J.D. degree

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 Chicago office. We are seeking an experienced (1-4 years) civil litigator for our General Liability Practice Group and Toxic Tort Practice Group. Successful candidates will have exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills. This is a hybrid position.

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 Illinois (other states a plus, but not required)
• 1-4 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