Senior Litigation Attorney

Gyoury-Hales Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gyoury-Hales Search partners with an established law firm in Philadelphia to identify a Senior Litigation Attorney for its Insurance Defense practice. The attorney will take ownership of a diverse caseload from inception to resolution, collaborating with seasoned partners and clients on sophisticated civil defense matters.

Ideal candidates bring Pennsylvania Bar admission, 4+ years of civil litigation experience, and a track record in defense work.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense or related litigation experience.
• Strong advocacy, drafting and case management skills.
• Comfortable independently managing a caseload.
• Confident working directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Work directly with experienced partners and clients on complex matters.
• Handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, settlements and trial preparation.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Case management

Client interaction

Job description

We are partnering with an established, multi-office law firm seeking an ambitious Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing Insurance Defense practice in Philadelphia.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing litigation team handling a broad range of sophisticated civil defense matters, with significant responsibility and direct client exposure from day one.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, working directly with experienced partners and clients on complex litigation matters.

The caseload may include:

• General liability


• Automotive and transportation litigation


• Catastrophic injury


• Medical malpractice

The role offers substantial hands-on experience across discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, settlement negotiations and trial preparation.

About You

• Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar


• 4+ years of civil litigation experience


• Insurance defense or related litigation experience


• Strong advocacy, drafting and case management skills


• Comfortable independently managing a caseload


• Confident working directly with clients and opposing counsel


• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing practice

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation and bonus potential


• Clear, merit-based progression opportunities


• Exposure to sophisticated, high-quality litigation matters


• Significant case responsibility and client interaction


• Direct access to experienced partners and mentors

This position would particularly suit an experienced defense attorney seeking greater autonomy, varied litigation work and a genuine opportunity for long-term advancement.

All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence.