Senior Litigation Associate

Marshall Dennehey; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., a prominent civil defense firm in Fort Lauderdale, seeks a Senior Litigation Associate with 5–10+ years of civil litigation experience to handle complex matters for Fortune 500 clients. The role emphasizes autonomy and end-to-end case management from inception through resolution in a collaborative environment.

The candidate will evaluate liability and damages, prepare detailed client reports, depose witnesses, and draft and argue motions, while mentoring junior attorneys

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling high-exposure matters and complex cases.
• Ability to manage matters from inception through resolution with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from inception through resolution with general direction from partners.
• Evaluate liability and damages and prepare client reports.
• Take and defend depositions and draft/argue substantive and dispositive motions.
• Manage all aspects of litigation on high-exposure cases.
• Collaborate with partners and mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

5–10+ years

Job description

Marshall Dennehey, P.C., an Am Law 200 civil defense firm with more than sixty years of service, is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with five to ten or more years of civil litigation experience to join its Fort Lauderdale office. This position offers the opportunity to handle complex, high-exposure matters for Fortune 500 clients in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced litigator. Senior associates in this group are expected to manage matters from inception through resolution under the general direction of partners, with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment. Responsibilities include evaluating liability and damages, preparing detailed client reports, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive and dispositive motions, and managing all aspects of litigation on high-exposure cases.

The practice includes premises and retail liability, negligent security, products liability, rideshare liability, construction defect and injury, public entity and civil rights, and commercial auto and trucking litigation. Many matters involve catastrophic losses, multiple claimants, and fatalities, requiring strong analytical skills, organization, and the ability to manage complex litigation efficiently and effectively.

While senior associates work independently on their assigned matters, they also collaborate closely with partners and may assist in mentoring junior attorneys within the group. Our department has produced litigators who now lead teams, manage books of business, and handle serious matters throughout Florida.

Marshall Dennehey is committed to helping attorneys build long-term careers, and we welcome candidates who are seeking a professional environment where they can continue to grow, contribute meaningfully, and develop over the long term.

Marshall Dennehey offers a competitive salary, multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 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. The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.