Civil Defense Attorney - Asbestos - 1+ Yr Experience - Melville, NY

Marshall Dennehey

$100K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of Asbestos experience
  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • Effective legal writing skills
  • Research proficiency
  • Exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Join a collaborative Casualty team
  • Engage in meaningful client interactions
  • Receive mentorship from experienced attorneys
  • Participate in hands-on case management training
  • Contribute to continuous feedback and goal-setting processes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Multiple financial bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Firm-funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account
  • Long-term stability and career growth potential
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., a nationally recognized Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with more than 60 years of dedicated service, is seeking a Civil Defense Attorney to join our Melville, New York office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with at least 1 year of Asbestos experience to join the fast-paced Casualty team.

Our practice is team-based and highly collaborative, offering meaningful client interaction and a clear path for professional development and practice growth.

Compensation range: $100,000 - $150,000 which is negotiable depending on experience.

The posted compensation range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Firm. Marshall Dennehey is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Your Development Matters

At Marshall Dennehey, we invest in our attorneys. While you are not expected to independently manage cases from inception through trial on day one, you will work closely with experienced shareholders and associates who are committed to mentoring and skill development. Through hands-on experience, continuous feedback, and individualized goal-setting, you will gain the confidence and capability to grow into full case management at your own pace.

Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills are highly valued-and continuously refined-within our litigation groups.

A Long-Term Career

Marshall Dennehey seeks attorneys who are looking for a true "forever home." We value steady career growth, internal advancement, and attorneys who want to build lasting professional relationships-while helping others succeed along the way.

In return, we offer:
  • A competitive salary
  • Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • The firm-funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account
  • Long-term stability and a clear future with the firm

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies.

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