Senior Attorney – Large Loss

2 hours ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Umanist Staffing Full-time

Large Loss / Excess Liability Attorney – Philadelphia, PA

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Hybrid
Practice Area: Large Loss | Excess Liability | Insurance Defense | Complex Litigation

We are seeking a senior-level Pennsylvania attorney to join our Philadelphia office and handle sophisticated large loss and excess liability litigation.

This opportunity is designed for an experienced litigator who can independently manage high-exposure matters and work closely with firm leadership and key clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex large loss and excess liability matters from inception through resolution

  • Develop case strategy for high-exposure claims

  • Analyze liability, damages, coverage, and excess exposure

  • Handle sophisticated discovery and expert-related issues

  • Prepare for and conduct/defend 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 new business development and help strengthen the firm's large loss and excess liability practice

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

  • Active Pennsylvania law license

  • Senior-level litigation experience

  • Experience handling large loss, excess liability, or other high-exposure litigation

  • Strong insurance defense litigation background

  • Experience independently managing complex litigation matters

  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills