Senior Litigation Associate – Complex Casualty - 5 - 9 Yrs Experience - Tampa, FL

Marshall Dennehey; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multiple bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Firm-funded Lifestyle Account

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, a civil defense firm in Tampa, is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 5-9 years of experience in civil litigation. This role involves managing high-exposure cases for Fortune 500 clients within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include evaluating liability, preparing client reports, taking depositions, and drafting substantive motions. The firm offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 9 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Ability to manage complex litigation efficiently.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Prepare detailed client reports and evaluate liability.
• Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Analytical skills

Organization

Litigation management

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 nine or more years of civil litigation experience to join its Tampa 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 Lifestyle Account through the Marshall Associate Advantage program for associates. The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.