Associate Litigation Attorney

Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel in Ridgeland, Mississippi, seeks two Associate Attorneys with 3–7 years of civil litigation experience to join the General Liability and Casualty Defense Group.

Successful candidates will have exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills, and be licensed to practice in Mississippi. The firm values client service, teamwork, and professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Mississippi (additional licensure in Louisiana or Alabama is a plus).
• 3-7 years litigation and General Liability & Casualty Defense experience in state and/or federal courts.
• Demonstrated ability 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.
• 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

Legal writing

Oral communication

Time management

Caseload management

Client service

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 Marvel has an immediate opening for two Associate Attorneys to join its Ridgeland, Mississippi, office. We are seeking experienced (3-7 years) civil litigators for our General Liability and Casualty DefenseGroup. 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 Mississippi (additional licensure in Louisiana or Alabama is a plus)
• 3-7 years litigation and General Liability & Casualty Defense experience in state and/or 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