Director Litigation Attorney

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 13 offices in 10 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 a Director Attorney to join its Philadelphia office. We are seeking an experienced 10+ year civil litigator for our Toxic Tort Practice Group and General Liability Practice Group. Successful candidates will have exceptional management, research, writing, negotiation, 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
• Frequent client communications and reporting
• Comprehensive legal analysis, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations
• Identify, analyze, and develop solutions for complex liability issues
• Evaluate legal developments, assess impact on claims, and communicate developments
• Expert witness coordination and collaboration
• Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance

• Communicate and negotiate with outside counsel, mediators, and the Court towards

  successful outcomes

• Manage Team of Attorneys in Multiple Local Jurisdictions

• Regular Communication with National and Regional Coordinating Counsel
• Trial preparation and attendance

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (other states a plus, but not required)
• 10+ years civil litigation and Toxic Tort experience in both state and federal courts
• Knowledge of and experience within the Philadelphia asbestos bar
• Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a large caseload proactively from start to finish
• Demonstrated ability and desire to manage associate attorneys and staff
• Demonstrated ability and desire to mentor and train attorneys and staff
• 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

• 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
• Identify, analyze, and develop solutions for complex liability issues
• Evaluate legal developments, assess impact on claims, and communicate developments
• Expert witness coordination and collaboration
• Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance
• Communicate and negotiate with outside counsel, mediators, and the Court toward