Workers' Compensation Attorney - 5-10 Yrs Experience - Roseland, NJ

Marshall Dennehey; Roseland (LA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, a national Am Law 200 civil defense firm, seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Roseland, NJ with 5–10 years of litigation experience. You will litigate workers’ compensation claims across industries, benefiting from mentorship and firm-wide development opportunities.

The role offers a compensation range of $125,000–$170,000, with a focus on growth, diversity, and long-term career stability within the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of litigation experience in workers' compensation or related practice.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a variety of workers’ compensation claims, including high-exposure and complex matters.

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 inRoseland, New Jersey.

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 - $170,000

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.

A Long-Term Career

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:

• competitive salary
• Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year
• A comprehensive benefits package
• 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.