Senior Litigation Attorney – Large Loss & Excess Liability
Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Hybrid · Full-time
Senior Litigation Attorney – Large Loss & Excess Liability
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Type: Full-time, flexible hybrid
Practice Areas: Large Loss | Excess Liability | Insurance Defense | Complex Litigation
Position Overview
We are seeking a senior-level Pennsylvania attorney to join our Philadelphia office and handle sophisticated large loss and excess liability litigation. This role is intended for an experienced litigator who can independently manage high-exposure matters while working closely with firm leadership and key clients. Trial experience is preferred.
An active Pennsylvania law license is required; New Jersey admission is preferred. Candidates with a portable book of business or a distinctive practice background will receive additional consideration.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex large loss and excess liability matters from inception through resolution
- Develop case strategy for high-exposure claims, including analysis of liability, damages, coverage, and excess exposure
- Handle sophisticated discovery and expert matters, including preparing for and defending depositions
- Draft and argue dispositive and complex motions
- Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation
- Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, excess carriers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients
- Support business development and strengthen the firm’s large loss and excess liability practice
Education & Experience
Required
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active Pennsylvania law license
- Senior-level litigation experience involving large loss, excess liability, or other high-exposure matters
- Strong insurance defense litigation background
- Experience independently managing complex matters
Preferred
- New Jersey bar admission
- First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience
- Experience handling catastrophic injury or significant damages matters
- Experience representing excess carriers
- Portable book of business
- Established relationships with insurance carriers or corporate clients
Work Environment
This is a flexible hybrid position based in the firm’s Philadelphia office.