Associate Attorney

Marshall Dennehey; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C. in Mt. Laurel seeks a Professional Liability Attorney to join our Professional Liability Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 1-5 years of litigation experience and is eager to grow in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Our firm emphasizes mentorship, meaningful client interaction, and a clear path for professional development and practice growth across a supportive, team-oriented platform.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of litigation experience required.
• Interest in professional liability and client-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diversed professional liability docket including public entity and employment matters.
• Collaborate within a team, mentor junior attorneys, and develop case management skills.

Skills

Litigation experience

Job description

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., a nationally recognized Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with more than 60 years of dedicated service, is seeking a Professional Liability Attorney to join our Mt. Laurel office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 1-5 years of litigation experience who is eager to grow within a collaborative, client-focused environment..

The Opportunity

As a member of our Professional Liability Practice Group, you will work on a diverse and intellectually engaging docket that may include:

• Public Entity
• Employment

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 - $140,000 which is negotiable dependent on 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.

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:

• Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year
• The firm‑funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account
• Long‑term stability and a clear future with the firm

Commitment to Diversity

Marshall Dennehey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/M/F/D/V) and is deeply committed to fostering workplace diversity. Our efforts have been recognized by numerous publications, including the 2022 “Tipping the Scales” Award from the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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