Senior Litigation Attorney - Large Loss & Excess Liability

Senior Litigation Attorney – Large Loss & Excess Liability

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Type: Full-Time, Flexible Hybrid

Practice Areas: Large Loss | Excess Liability | Insurance Defense | Complex Litigation

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Pennsylvania attorney to join our Philadelphia office and handle sophisticated large loss and excess liability litigation. This role is intended for an experienced litigator who can independently manage high-exposure matters while working closely with firm leadership and key clients. Trial experience is preferred.

An active Pennsylvania law license is required; New Jersey admission is preferred. Candidates with a portable book of business or a distinctive practice background will receive additional consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex large loss and excess liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy for high-exposure claims, including analysis of liability, damages, coverage, and excess exposure.
• Handle sophisticated discovery and expert matters, including preparing for and defending depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive and complex motions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, excess carriers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.
• Support business development and strengthen the firm’s large loss and excess liability practice.

Education & Experience

Required

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania law license.
• Senior-level litigation experience involving large loss, excess liability, or other high-exposure matters.
• Strong insurance defense litigation background.
• Experience independently managing complex matters.

Preferred

• New Jersey bar admission.
• First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience.
• Experience handling catastrophic injury or significant damages matters.
• Experience representing excess carriers.
• Portable book of business.
• Established relationships with insurance carriers or corporate clients.

Work Environment

This is a flexible hybrid position based in the firm’s Philadelphia office.