Sr. Trial Attorney - Fully Remote (Upstate New York)

Nationwide•Elmsford, NY

15d•$138,000 - $206,000•Remote

About The Position

Nationwide is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney for a fully remote role serving Upstate New York. The attorney will handle sophisticated insurance defense litigation without billable hour requirements. Nationwide Trial Division is a national team with approximately 40 offices across six regions. Senior Trial Attorneys handle civil litigation involving property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation, representing clients under commercial and personal lines policies as independent lead counsel or as part of a team. Caseloads typically include matters of varying complexity, severity, product lines, and specialized concentrations across courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction. The role requires maintaining a productive caseload through effective collaboration, technology use, and organized, proactive case management. The position requires significant independent judgment and minimal managerial oversight. The attorney will provide sound case valuations and legal opinions, maintain professional relationships with legal and claims partners, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and mentor junior attorneys and staff. The position reports to the Managing Trial Attorney. The role is exempt and not eligible for overtime. The work is generally conducted in an office environment, but may be performed from home depending on office needs. Frequent travel and occasional overnight travel are required, and extended hours are often necessary.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Maintain an active law license in the state where the position is located.
Typically more than eight 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.
Significant negotiation skills and strong legal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff and attorneys on-site and remotely, and to mentor and serve as a role model.
Ability to process information efficiently, solve problems resourcefully and creatively, and adapt to changes in law, legal technology, and court systems, including electronic filing.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, sound decision-making, and ability to prioritize, coordinate, and initiate complex cases and projects.
Leadership skills for motivating, problem solving, and developing business with colleagues, clients, and claims partners.
Follow the private practice of law policy, applicable state ethical rules, and corporate and Nationwide Trial Division policies and procedures.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of trial experience in personal lines and commercial lines automobile insurance defense litigation.

Responsibilities

Independently lead trial advocacy or work as part of a team, handling matters efficiently and in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division methodology, claims requirements, and client expectations.
Manage cases proactively and maintain work product quality while requiring minimal managerial oversight.
Use technology and collaborate with support staff to support efficient case management.
Stay informed about changes in law, technology, local rules, procedural requirements, and legal and insurance industry developments that may affect litigation strategies.
Apply expertise and trial advocacy skills in assigned concentrations, and develop additional concentrations as business needs require.
Provide factually, legally, and analytically sound case valuations, updating and communicating them promptly to clients and claims.
Build and maintain professional relationships with associates in the Office of the Chief Legal Officer, claims partners, and colleagues in the legal and insurance industries.
Use professional relationships to strengthen Nationwide Trial Division's reputation and expand case referral opportunities.
Communicate proactively and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, claims, internal teams, and contacts in the jurisdictions served.
Mentor and train junior attorneys and staff, modeling engagement, coaching, feedback, efficiency, and collaboration.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date.
Nine paid holidays.
Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off.
Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid pension plan.
Business casual attire.