Large Loss & Excess Insurance Defense Attorney

We are seeking an experienced litigator to join our team in Philadelphia, PA under a flexible hybrid work arrangement. This role is designed for an attorney who can manage high-exposure matters with a high degree of independence while working closely with firm leadership and key clients. Trial experience is preferred, an active Pennsylvania law license is required, and New Jersey admission is a strong plus. Candidates bringing a portable book of business or unique practice background will receive additional consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management: Manage complex large loss and excess liability matters from initial inception through final resolution.

Strategy & Analysis: Develop comprehensive case strategies for high-exposure claims, thoroughly analyzing liability, damages, coverage, and excess exposure.

Discovery & Experts: Handle sophisticated discovery issues, manage expert witnesses, and prepare/defend depositions.

Motions & Proceedings: Draft and argue dispositive and complex motions, and participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial preparations.

Client Relations: Maintain strong, professional relationships with insurance carriers, excess carriers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.

Business Development: Support the development of new business opportunities and help strengthen the firm's large loss and excess liability practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active Pennsylvania law license.

Core Experience: Senior-level litigation experience with a strong background in insurance defense, specifically handling large loss, excess liability, or other high-exposure litigation independently.

Strong Pluses: New Jersey bar admission; trial experience (first-chair or significant second-chair); experience handling catastrophic injury or significant damages matters; experience representing excess carriers; established relationships with insurance carriers or corporate clients; and a portable book of business.

Work Environment

Location: Philadelphia Office, PA (Flexible Hybrid)

Area of Practice: Large Loss | Excess Liability | Insurance Defense | Complex Litigation

Salary

• $165,000 - $185,000/year