Full Job Description
Civil Defense Attorney - Erie, PA
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 Erie, Pennsylvania office with 2-7 years of litigation experience.
Specifically, we are seeking candidates who have an interest in working on high exposure medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, guardianship, tax assessment, and zoning cases. The candidate will also be exposed to additional areas involving auto liability, premises liability and civil rights defense.
Our practice is team-based and highly collaborative, offering meaningful client interaction and a clear path for professional development and practice growth.
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 which can cover student loan repayments, gym memberships, dry cleaning, theme park tickets, home delivered meal kits and more.
• 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.