Sr. Trial Attorney

Nationwide • Rocky Hill, MA

6d • $138,000 - $206,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The attorney represents clients under commercial and personal lines insurance policies, independently as lead counsel and 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 jurisdictions. The role requires a productive caseload and an innovative, collaborative, technology-enabled, organized, and proactive approach to case management.

This is a hybrid Success Flex opportunity reporting to the Rocky Hill, Connecticut Trial Division office. The specific work location may depend on the candidate’s geographic location, business needs, and supported venues. Remote associates are expected to attend periodic team meetings at the Connecticut office as warranted. The position generally involves an office environment, though working from home may be arranged based on office needs. Frequent travel and occasional overnight travel are required; extended hours are often necessary.

The candidate must be licensed in Connecticut. Licensure in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is a plus but not required. Experience defending bodily injury auto, commercial bodily injury, homeowners bodily injury, commercial auto, commercial property, complex commercial, premises liability, products liability, property damage, uninsured and underinsured motorist, or wrongful death claims is preferred. Federal court admission and subrogation recovery experience are also advantageous.

The role reports to the Managing Trial Attorney and is not eligible for overtime (exempt). Nationwide lists a national salary range of $138,000 to $243,000 and an expected starting salary range of $138,000 to $206,000; actual placement depends on factors including qualifications, role scope, location, and market conditions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Maintain an active license in the state where the position is located; the posting specifically requires Connecticut licensure.
• 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 written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, legal, organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal practices and procedures across courts and agencies in assigned jurisdictions.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and attorneys onsite and remotely, and to serve as a role model and mentor.
• Computer proficiency and ability to adapt to legal and court technology, including electronic filings.
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate complex projects and cases, and to influence, motivate, problem-solve, and develop business with colleagues, clients, and claims partners.
• Follow the private practice of law policy, applicable state ethical rules, and corporate and Trial Division policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record under Nationwide standards.
• Pass the credit check and/or background check required as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island.
• Defense litigation experience involving 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, or wrongful death claims.
• Admission to federal court.
• Experience in subrogation recovery.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters as lead counsel or as part of a team, applying trial advocacy skills and following Trial Division methodology, claims requirements, and client expectations.
• Manage cases efficiently and proactively, maintaining appropriate productivity, work quality, and organization.
• Use technology and collaborate with support staff to support efficient case management.
• Stay informed about changes in law, technology, local rules, procedural requirements, and the legal and insurance industries that may affect litigation strategies.
• Apply subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills in assigned concentrations, and develop additional concentrations as business needs require.
• Prepare sound case valuations and promptly update and communicate them to clients and claims partners.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with legal, claims, and industry colleagues, and use those relationships to strengthen the division’s reputation and case referral opportunities.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with clients, claims partners, and internal teams, meeting written and verbal communication expectations.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff by providing guidance and training and modeling engagement, coaching, feedback, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, including a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year for newly hired associates, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree