Civil Rights Attorney – Philadelphia, PA

Marshall Dennehey • Philadelphia, PA

110d • 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 team-based, client-focused role offers opportunities for client interaction, practice growth, case trials, and practice in Federal Court. The attorney will focus on U.S. Constitutional issues and defend government officials, police officers, prison guards, cities, and municipalities against civil rights and §1983 claims. The work includes interacting with police officers, detectives, and other officials to investigate shootings, arrests, and allegations of improper conduct, as well as visiting prisons to interview and depose witnesses.

The attorney will work closely with experienced shareholders and associates, receiving mentorship, hands-on experience, continuous feedback, and individualized goal-setting while developing toward full case management. Strong analytical thinking, legal writing, research, and communication skills are valued and developed within the litigation groups.

Marshall Dennehey describes its culture as diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and supportive, with an open-door approach and access to leadership. The firm emphasizes long-term career growth, internal advancement, and lasting professional relationships.

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.

Responsibilities

• Defend government officials, police officers, prison guards, cities, and municipalities against civil rights violations and §1983 claims.
• Investigate allegations of improper conduct, including matters involving shootings and arrests.
• Interact with police officers, detectives, and other officials to determine what occurred.
• Visit prisons to interview and depose witnesses.
• Participate in trials and practice in Federal Court.
• Develop toward full case management with mentorship and hands-on experience.

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.

What This Job Offers

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