Trial Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Trial Attorney - Nationwide Trial Division - Pennsylvania

Salary: Compensation Band H4

Experience: More than 8 years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation

Location: Pennsylvania

Time Type: Full Time

Company: Nationwide

Department: Nationwide Trial Division

Job Requisition ID: 87308

H1: Join Our Dynamic Legal Team as a Senior Trial Attorney

H2: Deliver Top-Quality Legal Services and Protect People, Businesses, and Futures

Nationwide®, a Fortune 100 insurance company, is seeking a self-motivated and organized Senior Trial Attorney to join our Legal team in Pennsylvania. We are looking for someone with prior insurance defense experience in personal lines bodily injury, home-owners liability, first party property, subrogation, commercial premises liability, or commercial auto.

As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases, ranging in complexity and severity, throughout all courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction(s). You will be expected to maintain a highly productive case volume, utilizing your trial advocacy skills and legal acumen to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate expertise in trial advocacy as lead counsel or part of a team
- Utilize technology and collaborate with support staff for efficient case management
- Stay informed of changes in the law, technology, and industry trends
- Provide sound opinions on case valuations and maintain strong communication with clients and claims
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with key associates and colleagues
- Serve as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff
- Other responsibilities as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the Managing Trial Attorney.

Education and Experience:

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- Active license in the state of Pennsylvania
- More than 8 years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

- Significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly collaborative and able to work with staff and other attorneys
- Skilled in negotiation, processing information, and analytical thinking
- Resourceful and able to adapt to changes in the law and technology
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Leadership skills for motivating, problem-solving, and business development
- Familiarity with ethical rules and corporate policies

Values:

At Nationwide, we value passion, innovation, and extraordinary care in everything we do.

Job Conditions:

- Overtime eligibility: Not eligible (exempt)
- Working conditions: Normal office environment, may have the option to work from home
- Travel: Frequent travel, occasional overnight travel
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required

ADA:

This job may have some flexibility in duties based on specific circumstances.

Credit/Background Check:

A valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this position.

Not specified

Nationwide offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Not specified

Trial Advocacy, Case Management, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication, Negotiation, Analytical, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply online through the Nationwide website or through a job search engine.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Legal