Civil Defense Attorney - Casualty - Wilmington, DE

Marshall Dennehey; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Lifestyle Account

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., a nationally recognized Am Law 200 civil defense law firm, seeks a Civil Defense Attorney for its Wilmington, Delaware office. Ideal for an attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience to handle motor vehicle, premises liability and property damage claims.

Our team-based practice emphasizes client interaction, mentoring, and a clear path for professional development and growth. You will collaborate with shareholders and associates to advance your skills and career.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling motor vehicle, premises liability, and property damage claims.
• Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

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 Wilmington, Delaware office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience to handle motor vehicle, premises liability and property damage claims.

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-and 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:

• competitive salary
• financial bonus opportunities throughout the year
• comprehensive benefits package
• 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.