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About the Role

Nationwide is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our team in a fully remote role serving Upstate New York. This position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated insurance defense litigation while enjoying the flexibility of working from home and the freedom of no billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, demonstrates efficiency, proactive case management, work ethic, and work product quality to accurately and effectively handle all matters in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) standard methodology guidelines, as well as claims and client expectations.
Requires minimal managerial oversight and guidance from the Managing Trial Attorney and NTD Leadership in all aspects of core duties and job responsibilities.
Adept at effectively utilizing technology and collaboratively working with support staff to ensure efficient case management and efficiency.
Demonstrates consistent awareness of changes to the law, technology, local rules and other procedural requirements, or other aspects of the legal and insurance industries likely to impact liability and recovery litigation strategies in the jurisdictions in which he/she practices.
Possesses and consistently performs with the subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills required and specified for all NTD concentrations held. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to develop and learn additional or new NTD concentrations as may be required based on NTD business needs and as specified by NTD Leadership.
Provides factually, legally and analytically sound opinions consistently on case valuations that are promptly updated and timely communicated to the client and claims.
Independently establishes and maintains strong professional relationships with key associates within Office of the Chief Legal Officer and claims partners at the senior director level and below, as well as with colleagues within the legal and insurance industries within those jurisdictions and communities in which he/she practices.
Utilizes relationships to build and improve NTD’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities within the enterprise.
Communicates in a highly effective manner, consistently and proactively identifying, understanding and meeting client, claims and internal NTD communication expectations (both written and verbal), as well as those commonly expected within the jurisdictions and communities in which he/she practices.
Serves as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff providing guidance and training, as well as serving as role model in terms of engagement, coaching and feedback, efficiency, attitude and collaboration.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will have 8+ years trial (personal lines and commercial lines) insurance defense litigation (automobile) experience.
Typically, more than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
Has significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
Engages in complex legal practices and procedures throughout all court and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction.
Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly collaborative, capable to work with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely, as well as serving as a role model and mentor to other associates within the office.
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 and use of same.
Capable of adapting to changes in the law and changes to technology in the law and court systems (e.g. electronic filings, etc.)
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 such as motivating, problem solving, business strengthening and development with colleagues, clients and claims partners.
Stays in sync with the private practice of law policy and the ethical rules of the state where the position is located.
Must also acknowledge and follow all corporate and NTD policies and procedures.
Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide values.

Skills

Trial advocacy
Proactive case management
Work ethic
Work product quality
Technology utilization
Collaboration
Legal research
Legal writing
Case valuation
Professional relationship building
Communication
Mentoring
Coaching
Feedback
Efficiency
Attitude
Problem solving
Adaptability
Time management
Organization
Decision making
Project coordination
Leadership

Location

Upstate New York

Work Type

Fully remote
Remote

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years trial experience
More than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located

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
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's Legal team enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence.
Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do.
Nationwide Trial Division is a national team with approximately 40 offices through six regions across the United States.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.