
Professional Liability Attorney – Public Officials and Government – Philadelphia, PA
Required skills
- Professional Liability
- Public Officials
- Government
- Civil Rights Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- General Litigation
- Legal Writing
- Legal Research
- Client Interaction
Nice to have
- Case Management
- Mentorship
Role summary
Marshall Dennehey, P.C. is seeking a Professional Liability Attorney with 3-5 years of experience for its Philadelphia office. The role involves representing public officials and government entities in civil rights, employment, and general litigation. The firm emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and attorney development, offering hands-on experience and continuous feedback. This position is ideal for an attorney seeking a long-term career with a nationally recognized Am Law 200 civil defense law firm.
Join a litigation team where collaboration matters, mentorship is intentional, and your growth as an attorney is a firm-wide priority.
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 Professional Liability attorney with 3-5 years of legal experience for its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office.
The Opportunity
The practice group is team-work based and client focused with the opportunity for client interaction and practice growth. Specifically, we are seeking candidates who have an interest in representing government officials, police officers, prison guards, cities, municipalities in civil rights, employment and general litigation.
Your Development Matters
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.
Firm Culture
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.
A Long-Term Career
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.
In return, we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year
- A comprehensive benefits package
- The firm-funded Marshall Associate Advantage™ Lifestyle Account which can cover student loan repayments, gym memberships, dry cleaning, theme park tickets, home delivered meal kits and more.
- Long-term stability and a clear future with the firm
Commitment to Diversity
Marshall Dennehey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/M/F/D/V) and is deeply committed to fostering workplace diversity. Our efforts have been recognized by numerous publications, including the 2022 “Tipping the Scales” Award from the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies.
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