Civil Rights Attorney – Philadelphia, PA

Marshall Dennehey • Philadelphia, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Marshall Dennehey, P.C. is seeking a Professional Liability attorney with at least five years of legal experience for its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. The attorney will join a collaborative, client-focused litigation practice with opportunities for client interaction, practice growth, case trials, and federal court work. The role focuses on U.S. constitutional issues and defending government officials, police officers, prison guards, cities, and municipalities against civil rights and §1983 claims.

The attorney will work with police officers, detectives, and other officials to investigate the circumstances of shootings and arrests, examine allegations of improper conduct, and interview and depose witnesses, including through visits to prisons. The attorney will collaborate with experienced shareholders and associates and receive mentoring, hands-on experience, continuous feedback, and individualized goal-setting while developing toward full case management. The firm values analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of legal experience.
• Interest in U.S. constitutional issues and defending government officials and entities against civil rights claims.
• Comfort interacting with officials, investigating allegations of improper conduct, and visiting prisons to interview and depose witnesses.
• Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Defend government officials, police officers, prison guards, cities, and municipalities against civil rights and §1983 claims.
• Interact with police officers, detectives, and other officials to determine what occurred during shootings and arrests.
• Investigate allegations of improper conduct.
• Visit prisons to interview and depose witnesses.
• Work with experienced shareholders and associates while developing toward full case management.
• Participate in litigation, including opportunities to try cases and practice in Federal Court.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Firm-funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account, which may 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.
• Mentoring, continuous feedback, and individualized goal-setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed