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About the Role

As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will represent clients under commercial and personal lines insurance policies independently as lead counsel. You will manage a caseload of varying complexity and severity throughout all courts and agencies in your assigned jurisdiction, maintaining a productive case volume while collaborating with claims partners and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel or as part of a team.
• Handle all matters in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division standard methodology guidelines.
• Utilize technology and collaborate with support staff for efficient case management.
• Maintain awareness of changes to law, technology, and local rules impacting litigation strategies.
• Provide sound opinions on case valuations and communicate them promptly to clients and claims.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with key associates and claims partners.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims partners, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff, providing guidance, training, and feedback.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in the state where the position is located.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass a credit and background check.
• Ability to travel frequently, including occasional overnight travel.
• Willingness to work extended hours as necessary to meet professional demands.

Skills

• Civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation
• Trial advocacy
• Complex legal practice and procedure
• Written and verbal communication
• Negotiation
• Analytical and legal reasoning
• Problem solving
• Time management and organization
• Leadership and influencing
• Computer literacy

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid
• Remote
• Exempt

Experience Level

• More than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience

Education Level

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

• National salary range: $138,000.00 - $243,000.00
• Expected starting salary range: $138,000.00 - $206,000.00
• 15% targeted bonus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• 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
• Business casual attire

About the Company

• Fortune 100 insurance company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales.
• National team with approximately 40 offices across six regions in the United States.
• Committed to protecting people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care.
• Named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For.

Equal Opportunity

• Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture.
• Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.