Civil Defense Attorney General Liability 5 Yrs Experience Melville NY

Marshall Dennehey; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Financial bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Marshall Associate Advantage(TM) Lifestyle Account

Long-term stability

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C. is seeking an Attorney for our Melville office. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience with premises, auto, and general liability matters, ideally with trial experience. You'll work closely with a collaborative team dedicated to your growth.

The compensation ranges from $140,000 to $200,000, and the firm provides a comprehensive benefits package and multiple bonus opportunities.

Our culture values diversity and collaboration, allowing you to build lasting professional relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience handling premises, auto, labor law, and general liability matters.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a litigation team focused on collaboration and mentorship.
• Work closely with experienced shareholders and associates.
• Grow into full case management at your own pace.

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 nationally recognized Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with more than 60 years of dedicated service, is seeking an Attorney to join our Melville office. The position requires at least 5 years of experience handling premises, auto, labor law, 240, and other general liability matters. Trial experience preferred.

Compensation Range

The compensation range is <$140,000 – $200,000>, negotiable based on experience level and portable business. This range is set based on legitimate, non-discriminatory factors and the firm is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or other protected categories.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year
• Comprehensive benefits package
• The firm‑funded Marshall Associate Advantage(TM) 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.