Senior Trial Attorney - Insurance & Construction Defense

Nationwide; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Casual attire

Job summary

Nationwide in Houston is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to lead complex commercial litigation, construction defect, insurance defense, and subrogation matters. You will act as lead counsel in trials and arbitrations while shaping litigation strategy across a national Trial Division.

The role demands a seasoned attorney with 15+ years of civil litigation experience, a Texas license, and a track record of mentoring junior lawyers in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work three days/week in-office.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 15+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling insurance defense and subrogation matters.
• Extensive experience managing complex commercial litigation and construction defect claims.
• Proven success independently handling high-exposure litigation through discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Strong courtroom presence and advanced trial advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex commercial litigation, construction defect, insurance defense, and subrogation matters from inception through resolution.
• Serve as lead trial counsel in jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies involving liability, damages, insurance coverage issues, risk transfer, indemnity, contractual disputes, construction defect claims, and subrogation recovery actions.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Provide timely, factually supported, and legally sound evaluations regarding liability exposure, damages, settlement authority, recovery potential, and trial strategy.
• Maintain a highly productive caseload while delivering exceptional service and cost-effective legal representation.
• Effectively leverage litigation technology, electronic discovery tools, and case management systems to maximize efficiency and results.
• Stay current on developments in commercial litigation, construction defect law, insurance defense, subrogation, and evolving legal trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with claims professionals, clients, experts, and business partners.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively to clients and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff through coaching, training, and leadership.
• Contribute to business development efforts and strengthen the Trial Division’s reputation through exceptional legal performance and client service.

Skills

Trial litigation experience

Lead counsel

Mentoring juniors

Litigation strategy

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar License

Job description

Nationwide in Houston is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to lead complex commercial litigation, construction defect, insurance defense, and subrogation matters. You will act as lead counsel in trials and arbitrations while shaping litigation strategy across a national Trial Division.

The role demands a seasoned attorney with 15+ years of civil litigation experience, a Texas license, and a track record of mentoring junior lawyers in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work three days/week in-office.