Insurance Defense Attorney (Partner) – Philadelphia, PA

L&W Recruiting, on behalf of a confidential litigation defense firm, seeks a Partner‑level Insurance Defense Attorney to join its Philadelphia office. The firm values collaborative, trial‑ready advocacy and efficient, client‑focused resolution. This role is suited to an experienced litigator who can manage complex matters independently while contributing to a collegial, team‑oriented practice. Candidates with or without a portable book of business are encouraged to apply.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Position overview:

• Lead and manage a docket of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution, with responsibility for case strategy and client communications.
• Develop and implement resolution strategies tailored to case circumstances, including risk transfer, dispositive motions, negotiation, ADR, and trial preparation.
• Conduct and defend depositions, participate in arbitrations, attend hearings, and appear in court as necessary.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings with precision and timeliness.
• Collaborate in firm‑wide strategy and quality‑review processes and mentor junior attorneys as appropriate.
• Support and sustain a trial‑ready culture through issue‑driven discovery and focused case preparation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, co‑counsel, and internal teams, maintaining organized case files and calendaring deadlines.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of insurance defense litigation experience, with prior Partner‑level or comparable leadership experience.
• Proven litigation skills, including deposition practice, motion drafting and practice, and courtroom advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex caseloads independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, client‑management, and organizational skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Portable book of business is welcome but not required.
• Trial experience and a record of favorable pretrial outcomes in complex matters.
• Experience with data‑driven case management and efficiency metrics.

Compensation & benefits:

• Competitive partner‑level compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.
• Opportunities for leadership, advancement, and meaningful professional development.
• Supportive, collegial culture with senior trial counsel engagement and flexible work arrangements for qualified candidates.

About the firm (confidential):

The firm is a litigation defense practice that emphasizes early evaluation, targeted discovery, and efficient resolution from the client’s perspective. It maintains a collaborative quality‑review program that provides senior trial counsel input early and throughout a case, and leverages a data‑driven approach to monitor file cycle time, fees, costs, and outcomes. The environment is suited to experienced litigators who seek a platform for trial work, strategic collaboration, and long‑term career growth.