Civil Defense Attorney - Casualty - 1-4 Yrs Experience - New York, NY in , us

Overview

Associate Attorney

Join a litigation team where collaboration matters, mentorship is intentional, and your growth as an attorney is a firm-wide priority. Marshall Dennehey, P.C., an Am Law 200 civil defense firm with more than sixty years of service, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its New York, New York office with one to four years of civil litigation experience who wants early responsibility and meaningful exposure on complex cases.

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-exposure cases for Fortune 500 clients in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our practice is team-based and highly collaborative, offering meaningful client interaction and a clear path for professional development and practice growth. This is a hands‑on role whereby associates in this group will have the opportunity to take and defend depositions, draft and argue substantive motions, and litigate matters from inception to resolution under the direction of senior attorneys.

Responsibilities

Your matters will be diverse and meaningful and may include:

• Premises and retail liability
• Products liability
• Rideshare liability
• Construction defect
• Commercial auto/trucking litigation
• Other complex civil litigation matters

Many of these cases involve catastrophic losses, multiple claimants, and fatalities, requiring strong judgment, organization, and strategic thinking.

Development & Mentorship

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 confidence and capability to grow into full case management at your own pace.

Benefits

Compensation range: $110,000 - $150,000 (negotiable based on experience and portable business). Marshall Dennehey is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Dennehey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/M/F/D/V) and is deeply committed to fostering workplace equity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, place of birth, or any other protected characteristic.