Associate Litigation Attorney

Maron Marvel; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is seeking two Associate Attorneys with 3–7 years of civil litigation experience to join the General Liability and Casualty Defense Group. The firm emphasizes exceptional client service and rigorous case analysis.

You will manage cases from start to finish in state and federal courts, draft pleadings and motions, coordinate with witnesses, and help prepare for trial. Mississippi bar admission is required, with Louisiana or Alabama licensure as a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from accredited law school.
• Mississippi licensure required; Louisiana/Alabama licensure is a plus.
• 3–7 years of civil litigation in state/federal courts.
• Ability to manage cases from start to finish.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Proactive case management in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Frequent client communications and reporting.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and trial preparation.
• Deposition and mediation participation.
• Trial attendance and post-trial work.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Case management

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Mississippi bar licensed

3-7 years civil litigation

General Liability & Casualty Defense

Strong research & writing

Client service focus

Self-management

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