Insurance Defense Attorney
Take on billion-dollar stakes. Master complex litigation. Make your mark in Philadelphia!
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Work Model: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Assignment Description
Build your litigation career with meaningful cases, greater autonomy, and room to grow.
We are seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience to join an established legal team in Philadelphia. This opportunity combines hands-on responsibility for diverse liability matters with the guidance of experienced litigators and direct access to firm leadership. You will benefit from a collaborative environment that values professional development, offers meaningful autonomy, and supports long-term career advancement.
Responsibilities
Manage insurance defense cases from initial assessment through resolution.
Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation.
Represent insurers, self-insured organisations, and corporate clients in liability disputes.
Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, case reports, and related documents.
Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and case management.
Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to achieve effective client outcomes.
Qualifications
Must-Have Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active Pennsylvania law license.
3–5 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and case management abilities.
Ability to manage matters independently while contributing effectively to a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience handling automobile liability defense matters.
About Sperton
Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting company with offices across Europe, Asia and the Americas. We help organisations find and engage skilled professionals through flexible recruitment, consulting and global mobility solutions.
- Location
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
