Senior Attorney - Excess/Large Loss

CyberCoders; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k

PTO

Job summary

CyberCoders in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Attorney to lead complex excess and large loss insurance defense matters from inception through trial, advising claims teams and insureds while mentoring junior attorneys. The candidate must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar with strong trial and writing skills, and experience supervising junior staff in a fast-paced litigation environment.

This is an on-site role with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience with exposure to insurance defense.
• Proven trial experience with courtroom advocacy.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys and managing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a docket of complex excess and large loss insurance defense matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trials.
• Serve as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts as needed.
• Provide strategic legal advice to claims teams and insureds on coverage and liability.
• Draft, review, and supervise pleadings, briefs, and settlement documents.
• Negotiate settlements and manage outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Coordinate with experts to develop case theory and prepare testimony.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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