Senior Attorney – Large Loss & Excess Liability

Sperton Global AS • Village of Highland Falls, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sperton is seeking a senior-level attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to handle sophisticated large loss and excess liability matters from inception through resolution. The role is suited to an accomplished litigator who can independently develop case strategies, assess significant liability and damages exposure, and manage complex disputes while collaborating with firm leadership and key clients. The position offers a flexible hybrid arrangement and opportunities to contribute to client relationships and practice growth.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania law license.
• Senior-level litigation experience with a strong background in insurance defense.
• Experience handling large loss, excess liability, or other high-exposure litigation matters.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex cases and litigation strategy.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to the New Jersey bar.
• Trial experience, including first-chair or substantial second-chair responsibility.
• Experience with catastrophic injuries or cases involving significant damages.
• Experience representing excess insurance carriers.
• Established relationships with insurance carriers or corporate clients.
• A portable book of business; advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex large loss and excess liability cases through all stages of litigation.
• Develop case strategies and assess liability, damages, coverage, and excess exposure.
• Oversee complex discovery, address expert-related issues, and conduct or defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive and complex motions; support mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, excess insurers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.
• Identify business development opportunities and contribute to the growth of the large loss and excess liability practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree