Civil Defense Attorney - Erie, PA

Join a litigation team where collaboration matters, mentorship is intentional, and your growth as an attorney is a firm-wide priority.
The Opportunity
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
.
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.