Civil Defense Attorney - Casualty - 1-4 Yrs Experience - Melville, NY
About The Position
Marshall Dennehey, P.C., an Am Law 200 civil defense firm with more than sixty years of service, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Melville, New York office. This role is for an attorney with one to four years of civil litigation experience who wants early responsibility and meaningful exposure to complex cases. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-exposure cases for Fortune 500 clients in a collaborative and supportive environment, with meaningful client interaction and opportunities to develop professionally and grow a practice. Associates take and defend depositions, draft and argue substantive motions, and litigate matters from inception to resolution under the direction of senior attorneys. Matters may include premises and retail liability, products liability, rideshare liability, construction defect, and commercial auto/trucking litigation. Many cases involve catastrophic losses, multiple claimants, and fatalities. The firm provides mentorship, hands-on experience, continuous feedback, and individualized goal-setting to help associates develop toward full case management. Its culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, collaboration, access to leadership, steady career growth, and internal advancement. Compensation is $118,000–$150,000, negotiable based on experience and portable business.
Requirements
- One to four years of civil litigation experience.
- Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Take and defend depositions.
- Draft and argue substantive motions.
- Litigate matters from inception to resolution under the direction of senior attorneys.
- Work on civil defense matters, which may include premises and retail liability, products liability, rideshare liability, construction defect, and commercial auto/trucking litigation.
- Develop litigation skills through hands-on experience, feedback, and mentorship.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Firm-funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account, which can cover student loan repayments, gym memberships, dry cleaning, theme park tickets, and home-delivered meal kits.
- Long-term stability and a clear future with the firm.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
