Civil Defense Attorney - Casualty - Westchester, NY

Marshall Dennehey•Purchase, NY

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 Westchester, New York office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 1–4 years of litigation experience to join the fast-paced Casualty team. Our practice is team-based and highly collaborative, offering meaningful client interaction and a clear path for professional development and practice growth. The firm 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. 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

1-4 years of litigation experience
Strong analytical thinking skills
Strong legal writing skills
Strong research skills
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Work closely with experienced shareholders and associates who are committed to 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.
Utilize strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.