Large Loss & Excess Insurance Defense Attorney

WiseLex BPO; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WiseLex BPO in Philadelphia seeks an experienced litigator to join our team under a flexible hybrid arrangement. The attorney should handle high-exposure matters with independence while coordinating with firm leadership and key clients. Trial experience is preferred; PA license is required, NJ admission is a plus.

A portable book of business is a strong plus. The role focuses on large loss, excess liability, and insurance defense, with opportunities for strategic client development and

Qualifications

• Senior-level litigation experience with a focus on large loss or high-exposure matters.
• Active Pennsylvania law license required; New Jersey admission a plus.
• Strong independent work style with ability to coordinate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex large loss and excess liability matters from inception to resolution.
• Develop case strategies for high-exposure claims, analyzing liability, damages, coverage, and exposure.
• Handle discovery issues, manage experts, and prepare/defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions; participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial prep.
• Maintain relationships with carriers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.
• Support development of new business opportunities and strengthen the practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

Trial experience

PA bar license

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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