Sr. Trial Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Sr. Trial Attorney
Location: New Jersey
Time Type: Full time
Salary: Not specified, but competitive with industry standards
Experience: More than 8 years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation

Job Description Summary:
- Opportunity to deliver top-quality legal services for a Fortune 100 insurance company
- No billable hours required
- Seeking candidate with experience in Bodily Injury Commercial, Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, Complex Commercial, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Property Damage, Trucking Defense, Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist, and Wrongful Death
- National team with approximately 40 offices through six regions across the United States
- Represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies independently as lead counsel
- Expected to maintain a highly productive case volume with a mix of cases varying in complexity, severity, product lines, and specialized concentrations
- Utilize technology and collaborate with support staff for efficient case management
- Stay updated on changes to the law, technology, and other aspects of the legal and insurance industries
- Develop and learn new concentrations as required by NTD business needs
- Provide factually, legally, and analytically sound opinions on case valuations
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with key associates within Office of the Chief Legal Officer and claims partners
- Serve as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff
- Report to Managing Trial Attorney

Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate trial advocacy skills independently or as part of a team
- Work efficiently and proactively in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) standard methodology guidelines and client expectations
- Requires minimal managerial oversight and guidance from NTD Leadership
- Effectively utilize technology and work with support staff for efficient case management
- Stay updated on changes to the law, technology, and local rules
- Possess and consistently perform with subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills required for all NTD concentrations held
- Provide factually, legally, and analytically sound opinions on case valuations
- Build and maintain professional relationships with key associates within the legal and insurance industries
- Communicate effectively and proactively with clients, claims, and NTD
- Serve as a mentor and role model for junior attorneys and NTD staff

Typical Skills and Experiences:
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- Maintains an active license in the state where the position is located
- More than 8 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
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
- Highly collaborative and capable of working with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely
- Significant negotiation skills
- Excellent analytical and legal skills
- Resourceful and creative problem solver
- Computer savvy with a solid understanding of basic software
- Capable of adapting to changes in the law and technology in the law and court systems
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Decision-making ability and leadership skills
- Familiar with private practice of law policy and ethical rules of the state where the position is located
- Must also follow all corporate and NTD policies and procedures

Values:
- Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide values

Working Conditions:
- Generally, a normal office environment, but may work from home as needed
- Frequent travel and occasional overnight travel
- Extended hours may be necessary to meet the demands of the profession
- Must have a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards

Job Conditions:
- Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
- Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

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Legal research, litigation, trial advocacy, case management, communication, negotiation, mentorship, leadership, time management, computer proficiency

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Interested candidates should apply through the company's website or contact the designated contact person.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

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