Civil Defense Attorney - Erie, PA

Marshall Dennehey•Erie, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Civil Defense Attorney to join our Erie, Pennsylvania office with 2-7 years of litigation experience. Specifically, we are seeking candidates who have an interest in working on high exposure medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, guardianship, tax assessment, and zoning cases. The candidate will also be exposed to additional areas involving auto liability, premises liability and civil rights defense. Our practice is team-based and highly collaborative, offering meaningful client interaction and a clear path for professional development and practice growth. 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. 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.

Requirements

2-7 years of litigation experience.
Interest in working on high exposure medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, guardianship, tax assessment, and zoning cases.
Exposure to additional areas involving auto liability, premises liability and civil rights defense.

Responsibilities

Work closely with experienced shareholders and associates for mentoring and skill development.
Gain confidence and capability to grow into full case management at your own pace through hands-on experience, continuous feedback, and individualized goal-setting.
Develop strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.