Civil Defense Attorney - Casualty - 10+ Yrs Experience - Tampa, FL

Marshall Dennehey; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Financial bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account

Long-term stability

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm, seeks an experienced Civil Defense Attorney for its Tampa, Florida office. This role requires at least 10 years of litigation experience and first-chair trial experience to assist in defending General Liability matters.

The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on professional development, with strong mentorship from experienced shareholders. Benefits include a competitive salary, financial bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of litigation experience.
• First chair trial experience preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defending a variety of General Liability matters.
• Work closely with experienced shareholders and associates.
• Participate in continuous feedback and individualized goal-setting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Research

Communication skills

Job description

Join a litigation team where collaboration matters, mentorship is intentional, and your growth as an attorney is a firm-wide priority.

The Opportunity

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with 500 lawyers and over 60 years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients is seeking an experienced Civil Defense Attorney for its Tampa, Florida office with at least 10 years of litigation experience, including some first chair trial experience, to assist in defending a variety of General Liability matters.

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.

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

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.