Health Care Attorney

Marshall Dennehey; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm, is seeking a Health Care Attorney with 2 to 5 years’ experience to join our Health Care Practice in Roseland, NJ. The successful candidate should have at least one year handling medical malpractice cases and will collaborate with a seasoned team on demanding matters and direct client interaction.

We offer mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and long-term career growth in a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Experience handling medical malpractice cases in a health care practice.
• 2–5 years of experience in health care law.

Skills

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, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking a Health Care Attorney with 2 to 5 years' experience to join a dynamic team of attorneys in our firms Health Care Practice in our Roseland, NJ office. The successful candidate should have at least one year of experience handling medical malpractice cases.

Compensation range

$110,000 - $135,000

The posted compensation range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Firm. Marshall Dennehey is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

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.