Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Employer contribution

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior attorney to join its insurance defense practice in Philadelphia. You will handle general insurance defense litigation from intake through resolution, with both independent work and collaboration on team matters.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience, active PA admission, strong litigation, research and writing skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while meeting court deadlines in a collaborative, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in general insurance defense litigation.
• Active admission to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Strong litigation, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and meet court deadlines.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation matters.
• Handle depositions, motions, and court appearances.
• Develop case strategy and work directly with insurer clients.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys as needed.
• Take primary responsibility for assigned matters while contributing to team-based cases.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Active PA bar admission

Job description

An established litigation firm is seeking a senior attorney to join its insurance defense practice in Philadelphia. This role is well-suited to an experienced litigator who is comfortable managing a caseload independently while also contributing to team matters.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lauren Mills

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

Why join us?

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical and dental insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Additional benefits discussed during the interview process

Job Details

You’ll handle general insurance defense litigation from intake through resolution, working both independently and alongside other attorneys on more complex matters.

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation matters
• Handle depositions, motions, and court appearances
• Develop case strategy and work directly with insurer clients
• Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys as needed
• Take primary responsibility for assigned matters while contributing to team-based cases

What You’ll Need

• Approximately 7–10 years of experience in general insurance defense litigation
• Active admission to practice law in Pennsylvania
• Strong litigation, research, and writing skills
• Ability to manage matters independently and meet court deadlines
• Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.