Civil Defense Associate

Marshall Dennehey; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Civil Defense Attorney with 5-10 years of litigation experience to join our team. The position emphasizes mentoring, client interaction, and a clear path for professional development in a collaborative, supportive culture.

You will work closely with shareholders and associates, gain hands-on experience, and progress toward full case management at your own pace, with opportunities for growth and long-term career stability.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of litigation experience
• Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Research

Communication skills

Job description

Looking to build a long-term litigation career where mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and client interaction are the standard - not the exception?

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 Cincinnati, Ohio office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5-10 years of litigation experience to join the fast-paced team.

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.

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.