Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney - Philadelphia (Excess & Large Loss Litigation)

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Attorney based in Philadelphia to lead complex insurance defense matters involving excess and large loss exposures. The ideal candidate will manage high-exposure litigation from inception through trial, advise claims teams and insureds, and mentor junior attorneys while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong trial experience, excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills, and active admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a docket of complex excess and large loss insurance defense matters, including strategy development, case assessment, and litigation planning.
• Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, pre-trial preparation, and courtroom trial advocacy.
• Serve as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts as needed, including jury trials and bench trials.
• Provide strategic legal advice to claims teams, policyholders, and insurers on coverage, indemnity, and liability issues in high-exposure cases.
• Draft, review, and supervise pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement agreements, and other substantive legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolution agreements on complex matters with significant financial exposure.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and oversee budgets, billing, and performance to ensure efficient case management.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals, providing guidance on trial preparation, courtroom procedure, and litigation best practices.
• Coordinate with experts (e.g., forensic, medical, economic) to develop case theory and prepare expert testimony.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Pennsylvania case law, procedural rules, and insurance industry developments; ensure compliance with PA Bar requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience, with substantial exposure to insurance defense, excess coverage, or large loss matters; senior-level experience preferred.
• Proven trial experience with courtroom advocacy, including jury and bench trials.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex, high-exposure cases and large-loss litigation.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and brief-writing skills; excellent oral advocacy and courtroom presence.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys and managing outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Familiarity with discovery management, depositions, motion practice, and expert witness preparation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with claims professionals, adjusters, and insureds while maintaining client-focused service.
• High professional and ethical standards, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and to court venues as required.

Benefits

- Medical

- 401k

- PTO

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$165000 - $185000 USD per year