Senior Large-Loss Litigator | Excess Liability

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a senior attorney to lead large loss and excess liability litigation from our Philadelphia office.

The ideal candidate has significant trial experience, an active Pennsylvania license (NJ license a plus), and a portable book of business. You will manage sophisticated matters, develop strategy, and work closely with firm leadership and clients in a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Active Pennsylvania license; New Jersey license a plus.
• Senior-level litigation experience with large loss or excess liability.
• Experience independently managing complex matters.
• Portable book of business a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex large loss and excess liability matters from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy for high-exposure claims, analyze liability/damages/coverage/excess exposure
• Handle sophisticated discovery and expert issues, prepare/defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive and complex motions, participate in mediations/arbitrations/settlement conferences/trial preparation
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, excess carriers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients
• Support development of new business opportunities, help strengthen the firm's large loss and excess liability practice

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Insurance defense

Large loss exposure

Pennsylvania license

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a senior attorney to lead large loss and excess liability litigation from our Philadelphia office.

The ideal candidate has significant trial experience, an active Pennsylvania license (NJ license a plus), and a portable book of business. You will manage sophisticated matters, develop strategy, and work closely with firm leadership and clients in a flexible hybrid environment.