Workers' Compensation Attorney

Marshall Dennehey; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, P.C. in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney with 5 to 10 years of litigation experience to join our Workers’ Compensation Department.

This role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and growth within a firm-wide priority on development. The attorney will litigate a variety of high-exposure workers’ compensation claims across industries, with opportunities to advance to full case management as you gain experience and guidance from seasoned shareholders

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation experience in workers' compensation.
• Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a variety of workers' compensation claims, including high-exposure cases.
• Grow into full case management with mentorship and firm-wide development support.

Skills

Litigation experience

Workers' compensation

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 Wilmington, Delaware.

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.

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 which can cover student loan repayments, gym memberships, dry cleaning, theme park tickets, home delivered meal kits and more.
• 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.

Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies.