Civil Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Marshall Associate Advantage Lifestyle

Long-term stability

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., a nationally recognized Am Law 200 civil defense law firm, seeks a Civil Defense Attorney to join our Cincinnati, Ohio office. This role suits an attorney with 5–10 years of litigation experience who values mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and direct client interaction.

Our team emphasizes collaboration and professional development, offering hands-on experience, ongoing feedback, and opportunities to grow into full case management at your own pace.

Qualifications

• For admission to the Ohio bar and active practice in civil defense.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience in civil matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil defense matters and complex litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; manage discovery.
• Advise clients and coordinate with senior attorneys.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented, mentoring-led environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client interaction

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

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 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

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.