Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Marshall Dennehey; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C. is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio with 5 to 10 years of litigation experience. The role focuses on high-exposure, complex workers’ compensation claims and collaboration with our litigation teams.

You will be mentored by shareholders and associates, developing toward full case management while honing analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills in a supportive firm culture.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in workers' compensation claims and defense.
• Ability to litigate high-exposure, complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Litigate workers’ compensation claims in Cleveland.
• Work with shareholders and associates on case development.
• Develop skills toward full case management.

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.

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 Workers' Compensation Attorney with 5 to 10 years of litigation experience to join our growing Workers’ Compensation Department in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to litigate a variety of workers’ compensation claims involving high-exposure, complex litigation. Common claims we litigate involve repetitive trauma, occupational disease, and death and hearing loss claims. We represent clients across numerous industries including construction, manufacturing, technology, health care, retail, education and more.

Compensation range: $125,000 - $200,000

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.

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.