Sr. Trial Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Sr. Trial Attorney

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact on a Fortune 100 company with your legal expertise? Nationwide's Legal team is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join their team. This position will require licensure and experience in both Iowa and Nebraska. The candidate can live in either state but will be expected to handle cases in the western half of Iowa and eastern Nebraska.

## Job Description Summary

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.

## Job Description

As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will be expected to:

* Demonstrate the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, demonstrating efficiency, proactive case management, work ethic, and work product quality to accurately and effectively handle all matters in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) standard methodology guidelines, as well as claims and client expectations.
* Demonstrate consistent awareness of changes to the law, technology, local rules and other procedural requirements, or other aspects of the legal and insurance industries likely to impact liability and recovery litigation strategies in the jurisdictions in which he/she practices.
* Possess and consistently perform with the subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills required and specified for all NTD concentrations held. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to develop and learn additional or new NTD concentrations as may be required based on NTD business needs and as specified by NTD Leadership.
* Provide factually, legally and analytically sound opinions consistently on case valuations that are promptly updated and timely communicated to the client and claims.
* Independently establish and maintain strong professional relationships with key associates within Office of the Chief Legal Officer and claims partners at the senior director level and below, as well as with colleagues within the legal and insurance industries within those jurisdictions and communities in which he/she practices.
* Utilize relationships to build and improve NTD’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities within the enterprise.
* Communicate in a highly effective manner, consistently and proactively identifying, understanding and meeting client, claims and internal NTD communication expectations (both written and verbal), as well as those commonly expected within the jurisdictions and communities in which he/she practices.
* Serve as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff providing guidance and training, as well as serving as role model in terms of engagement, coaching and feedback, efficiency, attitude and collaboration.

## 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. Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills. Highly collaborative, capable to work with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely, as well as serving as a role model and mentor to other associates within the office. Significant negotiation skills. Ability to process information efficiently and effectively. Excellent analytical and legal skills. Resourceful, creative problem solver. Computer savvy with a solid understanding of basic software and use of same. Capable of adapting to changes in the law and changes to technology in the law and court systems (. electronic filings, etc.) 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 such as motivating, problem solving, business strengthening and development with colleagues, clients and claims partners. Stays in sync with the private practice of law policy and the ethical rules of the state where the position is located. Must also acknowledge and follow all corporate and NTD policies and procedures.

## Salary and Benefits

The salary band for this position is H4. Nationwide offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, 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.

## Summary

Nationwide is looking for a Senior Trial Attorney to join their legal team and represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies. This position will require licensure and experience in both Iowa and Nebraska. The candidate can live in either state but will be expected to handle cases in the western half of Iowa and eastern Nebraska. The Senior Trial Attorney should have significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the requisite trial advocacy skills, possess knowledge and skills in complex legal practices, have strong communication and negotiation skills, and be able to adapt to changes in the law and changes to technology in the law and court systems. The salary band for this

medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, 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

Litigation, Analytical, Legal Acumen, Negotiation

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, active license in the state in which the position is located

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