Associate Litigation Attorney

Maron Marvel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel's Dallas office seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our general liability and casualty defense practice.

You will manage cases in state and federal courts, draft pleadings, communicate with clients, coordinate experts, and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials, contributing to exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts.
• Insurance defense experience is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-manage and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Initiative-taking case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts
• Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, and motions
• Frequent client communication
• 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

Written communication

Oral communication

Case management

Client service

Teamwork

Self-management

Organization

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

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 Marvelhas an immediate opening for an associate attorney to join its Dallas office. We are seeking a civil litigator with 3-5 years' experience for our general liability & casualty defense practice group.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Initiative-taking case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts


• Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, and motions


• Frequent client communication


• 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 Texas required.


• 3-5 years litigation experience in both state and federal courts


• Insurance defenseexperiencepreferred.


• 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 and written and oral communication skills


• Strong organization and critical thinking skills


• Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development