Associate Litigation Attorney

Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Houston office in the General Liability Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, and litigation skills with a commitment to exceptional client service.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, Texas licensure, and about 1 year of state and federal court litigation experience. The attorney should be proactive in case management and collaborative within a team environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas (or ability to obtain license).
• About 1 year of litigation experience in state and federal courts preferred.
• Ability to manage caseload proactively from start to finish.
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-manage and work in a team.
• Strong research and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to 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

Research skills

Writing skills

Litigation experience

Communication

Teamwork

Self-management

Client service orientation

Organization

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 Houston office. We are seeking a first-yearcivil litigator for our General Liability 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 Texas (other states a plus, but not required)
• 1yearlitigation experience in both state and federal courts preferred
• 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