Attorney

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Discretionary bonuses

Wellness resources

Telemedicine

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC is seeking a senior-level attorney with substantial litigation experience to handle complex, high-exposure large loss and excess matters. The role requires independent case management, strategy development, and practical guidance throughout the litigation process.

The position is remote with travel as needed and carries a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement. Candidates with an established book of business or distinctive experience are encouraged to apply, with

Qualifications

• Senior-level attorney with substantial litigation experience.
• Experience handling complex matters with significant financial exposure.
• Strong litigation strategy, writing, negotiation, and case-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-exposure litigation matters from evaluation through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including liability, damages, exposure, and settlement opportunities.
• Lead or oversee discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other significant litigation documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and, where applicable, trials.
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, co-counsel, experts, and other parties as appropriate.
• Provide timely guidance regarding litigation developments, material risks, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain accurate insurance defense billing and comply with applicable carrier litigation guidelines.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Legal writing

Negotiation

Case management

Independent judgment

Trial experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking a senior-level attorney with substantial litigation experience to handle complex, high-exposure large loss and excess matters. The opportunity is suited to an accomplished litigator who can independently manage sophisticated cases, develop strategy, and provide practical guidance throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-exposure litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including evaluation of liability, damages, exposure, and settlement opportunities.
• Lead or oversee discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other significant litigation documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and, where applicable, trials.
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, co-counsel, experts, and other parties as appropriate.
• Provide timely guidance regarding litigation developments, material risks, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain accurate insurance defense billing and comply with applicable carrier litigation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Senior-level attorney with substantial litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex matters involving significant financial exposure.
• Strong litigation strategy, legal writing, negotiation, and case-management skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage sophisticated matters effectively.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Pennsylvania and New Jersey admission preferred for the Large Loss / Excess role.
• Portable business and/or distinctive practice experience is a plus.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing.

Work Arrangement

• The position is remote, with travel that may be required for in-person appearances, and travel time may not always be billable. The role carries a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.
• The firm emphasizes stability, attorney development, training, and opportunities to build a long-term professional home. Candidates with an established book of business or distinctive experience that complements the practice are encouraged to apply.
• Compensation for the Large Loss / Excess position will be commensurate with seniority; a specific range has not been confirmed. Discretionary bonuses are available, with considerations including production and origination. Attorneys exceeding the annual billable-hour requirement may also be eligible for a bonus.
• Benefits include 2026 medical coverage, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, voluntary benefits, wellness resources, telemedicine, and other programs, subject to applicable plan documents and eligibility.