Paralegal

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 a paralegal to join our team in its Charleston office. Successful candidates will have exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Draft routine legal documents
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial
• Collect documents from various sources
• Collect, organize, analyze and summarize medical records
• Review and analyze documents.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research
• Assist attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, and case management
• Prepare summaries of deposition transcripts, discovery materials, and case documents
• Maintain case files, deadlines, and litigation support materials

Skills:

• Experience assisting in all phases of litigation from case inception through trial.
• Experience in toxic tort, product liability, environmental, asbestos, chemical exposure, or other complex litigation matters preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, experts, and vendors.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft and assist with pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and document productions.
• Experience preparing summaries of deposition transcripts, medical records, and discovery materials.
• Ability to gather and analyze information from a variety of sources, including legal research and case-related records.
• Ability to quickly understand and work with complex case materials, technical documents, and varying litigation subject matters.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines within an active litigation practice.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to evolving case needs and maintain organized case files.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability with the flexibility to handle a wide range of litigation support responsibilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and proactively manage responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and/or Adobe DC.
• Experience with e-discovery and document management platforms such as Nextpoint, Relativity, or similar systems preferred.
• Experience with time entry and billing practices preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred from accredited school. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two-plus years' experience as a toxic tort and/or general litigation paralegal preferred.