Workers Compensation Attorney Wilmington DE

Marshall Dennehey; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multiple financial bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account

Long-term stability and clear future with the firm

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, a leading civil defense law firm, is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware. Ideal candidates should have 0 to 4 years of litigation experience and strong analytical, legal writing, research, and communication skills. The firm emphasizes attorney development through mentorship in a diverse and inclusive culture. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and multiple financial bonus opportunities are offered to support long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 0 to 4 years of litigation experience is required.
• Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a variety of workers’ compensation claims involving high-exposure, complex litigation.
• Collaborate with experienced shareholders and associates for mentorship and skill development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Research

Communication skills

Job description

Looking to build a long-term litigation career where mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and client interaction are the standard—not the exception?

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 0 to 4 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.

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


• Comprehensive benefits package


• The firm‑funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account


• 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.