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About the Role

Nationwide Trial Division is seeking experienced Senior Trial Attorneys to represent clients under commercial and personal lines insurance policies. This role involves managing a caseload of varying complexity, embracing innovative thinking, collaboration, technology, and a proactive approach to case management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel or part of a team.
• Manages cases efficiently, proactively, and with high quality according to Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) guidelines.
• Requires minimal managerial oversight in core duties.
• Effectively utilizes technology and collaborates with support staff for efficient case management.
• Maintains awareness of legal and industry changes impacting litigation strategies.
• Possesses and performs with required subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills for NTD concentrations.
• Develops and learns new NTD concentrations as needed.
• Provides sound opinions on case valuations, updated and communicated promptly.
• Establishes and maintains strong professional relationships with key internal and external associates.
• Utilizes relationships to build NTD's reputation and expand case referral opportunities.
• Communicates effectively, proactively identifying and meeting client, claims, and internal expectations.
• Serves as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license in the state where the position is located.
• More than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Engages in complex legal practices and procedures throughout all courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction.
• Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly collaborative, capable of working with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely.
• Significant negotiation skills.
• Ability to process information efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent analytical and legal skills.
• Resourceful, creative problem solver.
• Computer savvy with a solid understanding of basic software.
• Capable of adapting to changes in the law and technology in the legal and court systems.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Decision-making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations.
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate complex projects and cases.
• Leadership skills used in direct and/or indirect influencing.
• Stays in sync with the private practice of law policy and ethical rules.
• Acknowledges and follows all corporate and NTD policies and procedures.
• Valid credit check and/or background check required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Skills

• Trial advocacy
• Case management
• Technology utilization
• Collaboration
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Negotiation
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Organization
• Decision making
• Leadership
• Mentoring

Location

• Los Angeles
• Bay Area

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior
• 8+ years

Education Level

• Juris Doctor

Salary/Compensations

• $138,000.00 - $243,000.00
• $138,000.00 - $206,000.00

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off (minimum 18 days annually)
• Nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan

About the Company

• Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales.
• Nationwide enables innovative business solutions with excellence.
• Nationwide's mission is to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care.
• Nationwide has been protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care since 1926.
• Nationwide's financial strength and caring culture extend beyond associates into the communities served.
• Nationwide is recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For.

Equal Opportunity

• Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged.
• Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.