Civil Defense Attorney - General Liability - 5+ Yrs Experience - New York, NY

Marshall Dennehey

$140K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in premises, auto, labor law 240, and general liability matters
  • Preferred trial experience
  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • Excellent legal writing and research abilities
  • Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a team to manage legal matters
  • Interact meaningfully with clients
  • Receive mentorship from experienced shareholders
  • Engage in continuous feedback and skill development
  • Gradually gain case management responsibilities

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Multiple financial bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Firm-funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account
  • Long-term stability and clear advancement paths
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 an Attorney to join our New York City office. office with at least 5 years of experience handling premises, auto, labor law 240 and other general liability matters. Trial experience preferred.

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

Compensation range: $140,000 - $200,000 which is negotiable dependent upon experience level and portable business.

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.

Firm Culture

We pride ourselves on a diverse, inclusive, and open-door culture where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is encouraged, and attorneys at all levels have direct access to leadership. Our attorneys thrive because they are supported.

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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