Sr. Trial Attorney

Nationwide•Rocky Hill, MA

6d•$138,000 - $206,000

About The Position

Nationwide’s Trial Division is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to provide litigation services supporting the company’s mission to protect people, businesses, and futures. The role represents clients under commercial and personal lines insurance policies, independently as lead counsel or as part of a team. Caseloads include matters of varying complexity, severity, product lines, and specialized concentrations across courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdictions. The attorney is expected to maintain a highly productive caseload using effective collaboration, technology, and proactive case management. The candidate must be licensed in Rhode Island and Connecticut. The role’s location will be determined based on candidate geography, business needs, and venues supported through the Success Flex work opportunity. Remote associates are expected to attend periodic all-in team meetings at the Connecticut office. Work is generally in an office environment, though working from home may be arranged based 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.
Active license in the state where the position is located; the posting specifies licensure in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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.
Strong trial advocacy, analytical, legal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with staff and attorneys both onsite and remotely, and to serve as a role model and mentor.
Ability to manage complex legal practices and procedures across courts and agencies in assigned jurisdictions.
Ability to process information effectively; resourcefulness and creativity in problem solving.
Computer proficiency, including the ability to adapt to legal technology and court-system changes such as electronic filing.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate complex projects and cases.
Leadership skills, including motivating others, problem solving, and strengthening and developing business relationships with colleagues, clients, and claims partners.
Valid credit check and/or background check as part of the selection process.
Ability to travel frequently, including occasional overnight travel, and work extended hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Admission to federal court.
Admission to the Massachusetts bar.
Litigation experience defending bodily injury auto, bodily injury commercial, bodily injury homeowners, commercial auto, commercial property, complex commercial, premises liability, products liability, property damage, uninsured and underinsured motorist, and wrongful death claims.

Responsibilities

Handle litigation matters as lead counsel or as part of a team, meeting Trial Division methodology, claims, and client expectations.
Manage cases proactively and efficiently, maintaining appropriate work volume and high-quality work product with minimal managerial oversight.
Use technology and collaborate with support staff to support efficient case management.
Stay current on changes in law, technology, local rules, procedural requirements, and the legal and insurance industries that may affect litigation strategies.
Apply expertise and trial advocacy skills in assigned concentrations, and develop additional concentrations as business needs require.
Provide sound case valuation opinions and promptly update and communicate them to clients and claims.
Build and maintain professional relationships with legal and claims colleagues, clients, and industry contacts in the jurisdictions served.
Use professional relationships to strengthen the Trial Division’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities.
Communicate proactively and effectively with clients, claims, internal teams, and professional contacts, both verbally and in writing.
Mentor junior attorneys and staff through guidance and training, and serve as a role model in engagement, coaching, feedback, efficiency, and collaboration.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.
Follow the applicable private-practice and ethical rules, as well as corporate and Trial Division policies and procedures.

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.