Managing Trial Attorney - Workers Comp

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus bonus potential.

- Job Title: Managing Trial Attorney - Workers Comp
- Experience: 10+ years of relevant civil litigation, trial experience, and jury trial experience as lead counsel preferred. Management experience required.
- Location: California
- Time Type: Full time
- Salary: Competitive salary based on experience, plus bonus potential.
- Job Requisition ID: 87006
- Company: Nationwide
- Job Type: Legal
- Department: Trial Division
- Reporting Relationship: Reports to Managing Trial Attorney (8-2).
- License/Certification/Designation: Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.
- Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide values.
- Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt).
- Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Frequent travel. Occasional overnight travel. Extended hours are often necessary to meet the demands of the profession.
- ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
- Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background which will be required as part of the selection process.

H1: Nationwide is seeking a Managing Trial Attorney with experience in Workers Compensation.

H2: Join the Legal Team at Nationwide and Make a Difference!

Bold Headline: Deliver Top-Quality Legal Services as a Managing Trial Attorney at a Fortune 100 Company

Nationwide is currently seeking a highly experienced and skilled Managing Trial Attorney with a concentration in Workers Compensation to join our Legal team. As a Managing Trial Attorney, you will co-lead one of our offices within a region and have the opportunity to influence and drive the office’s reputation, performance, and health. This is a full-time position with the potential for hybrid or fully remote work depending on location.

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement and lead NTD standard methodologies, processes, and guidelines, providing training as needed.
- Maintain and promote good relationships with clients and claims management.
- Lead attorney, paralegal, and/or support staff performance and efficiency for assigned office.
- Assist with the preparation of various business reports and provide recommendations for critical business decisions.
- Co-manage and coordinate all administrative functions for the office.
- Monitor and respond to office growth demands or reductions in workforce.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to the Managing Trial Attorney (8-2) and manages a team of attorneys, paralegals, and/or support staff. The composition and number of reports will vary depending on the office.

Education and Experience:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.
- 10+ years of relevant civil litigation, trial experience, and jury trial experience as lead counsel preferred.
- Management experience required.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

- Expertise in highly complex matters of law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and legal skills.
- Creative problem solver.
- Computer savvy with a solid understanding of basic software.
- Good time management and organization skills.
- Comfortable contact with all levels of management.
- Ability to train trial attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
- Decision-making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations.
- Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate complex projects and cases.
- Strong leadership skills, including motivating, influencing, and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of private practice of law policy and ethical rules.
- Must acknowledge and follow all corporate and NTD policies and procedures.

Values:

At Nationwide, we value diversity, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. We are committed to providing extraordinary care to protect people, businesses, and futures.

Job Conditions:

- Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt).
- Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Frequent travel. Occasional overnight travel. Extended hours may be necessary to meet the demands of the profession.
- ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
- Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background check may be required as part of the selection process.

Compensation:

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, plus bonus potential.

Join our team at Nationwide and make a difference by delivering top-quality legal services to support our mission as a Fortune 100 insurance company. Apply now for the position of Managing Trial Attorney - Workers Comp.

experience: typically has 10 plus years of relevant civil litigation, trial experience, and jury trial experience as lead counsel preferred. ortable contact with all levels of management

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