Sr. Trial Attorney

Nationwide Insurance; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to represent clients in civil litigation. This remote position involves managing a high volume of cases, mentoring junior staff, and demonstrating expertise in insurance defense. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree and have over eight years of relevant experience in the field. The role offers flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• More than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Maintains an active license in the state of New York.
• Proficient with technology for efficient case management.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients as lead counsel in litigation.
• Manage cases with minimal oversight.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Trial advocacy skills

Litigation experience

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Overview

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you. At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This is a fully remote Work From Home position and may be located in various upstate New York locations to allow the selected candidate to cover all the counties in Upstate New York. The preferred candidate will have personal lines and commercial lines insurance defense litigation experience. No billable hours.

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Job Description Summary

Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the mission of a Fortune 100 insurance company to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care? If you possess the academic credentials, strong analytical skills and legal acumen needed for successful litigation work, our team may be the place for you!

Nationwide Trial Division is a national team with approximately 40 offices through six regions across the United States. Our Senior Trial Attorneys are seasoned litigation attorneys with significant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you’ll represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies independently as lead counsel, as well as be part of a larger team as needed. Caseloads are typically a mix of cases varying in complexity, severity, product lines, and specialized concentrations, throughout all courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction(s). You’ll be expected to maintain a highly productive case volume that reflects our collective commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration, embracing technology and a highly organized and proactive approach to case management.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, with efficiency, proactive case management, work ethic, and work product quality 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.
• Maintains awareness of changes to the law, technology, local rules and other procedural requirements affecting liability and recovery litigation strategies in the jurisdictions practiced.
• Possesses and demonstrates subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills for all NTD concentrations; willingness to develop and learn additional concentrations as required by NTD business needs.
• Provides factually, legally and analytically sound opinions on case valuations that are promptly updated and timely communicated to the client and claims.
• Establishes and maintains strong professional relationships with key associates within the Office of the Chief Legal Officer and claims partners at the senior director level and below, and with colleagues in the legal and insurance industries in the practiced jurisdictions.
• Utilizes relationships to build and improve NTD’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities within the enterprise.
• Communicates effectively, proactively identifying, understanding and meeting client, claims and internal NTD communication expectations (written and verbal) within the jurisdictions and communities practiced.
• Mentors junior attorneys and NTD staff, providing guidance and training, and serving as a role model in engagement, coaching, efficiency, attitude and collaboration.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Managing Trial Attorney

Typical Skills and Experiences

Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

License/Certification/Designation: Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.

Experience: Typically more than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 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. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly collaborative, capable of working with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely, and as a role model and mentor to other associates. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to process information efficiently and effectively. Resourceful, creative problem solver. Computer-savvy with solid understanding of basic software. Ability to adapt to changes in the law and technology in the legal and court systems (e.g., electronic filings). 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, motivating, problem solving and development with colleagues, clients and claims partners. Adheres to corporate and NTD policies and procedures and follows applicable ethical rules.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences, may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Generally a normal office environment, but depending on the needs of the office the position may be staffed working from home. Frequent travel. Occasional overnight travel. Extended hours are often necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.

ADA: The above statements cover principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may require a somewhat different combination of duties.

Credit/Background Check: A valid credit check and/or background check is required as part of the selection process.

Benefits: We offer medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off (minimum 18 days per full calendar year, prorated), 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, and more. For more details, a representative notice is available. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and an inclusive culture.

Note: For NY residents, review state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov).

Note to Employment Agencies: Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Resumes submitted without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement and search engagement will be deemed unsolicited. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.