Sr. Trial Attorney

Nationwide•Elmsford, NY

1d•$138,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide’s Trial Division is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney to provide legal services in support of the company’s mission. The Senior Trial Attorney represents clients under commercial and personal lines insurance policies, independently as lead counsel and as part of a team. The caseload typically includes cases of varying complexity, severity, product lines, and specialized concentrations across courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction. The position requires maintaining a productive caseload through organized, proactive case management, effective collaboration, and use of technology. The role supports the Elmsford, New York Trial Division office exclusively and is hybrid. Practice areas include personal and commercial auto, premises liability, products liability, property damage, trucking defense, wrongful death, and New York Labor Law. There are no billable hours. The Senior Trial Attorney works with minimal managerial oversight, provides sound and timely case valuations and communications, maintains professional relationships with legal and claims colleagues, and helps strengthen the Trial Division’s reputation and referral opportunities. The attorney also mentors junior attorneys and staff. The position reports to the Managing Trial Attorney. The work is generally performed in a normal office environment, although work from home may be arranged depending on office needs. Frequent travel and occasional overnight travel are required; extended hours are often necessary. The role is exempt and not eligible for overtime. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required. A credit check and/or background check is required as part of the selection process.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Maintain an active 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.
Experience with complex legal practices and procedures across courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative ability to work with staff and attorneys on-site and remotely, and to serve as a role model and mentor.
Significant negotiation skills.
Ability to process information efficiently and effectively.
Excellent analytical and legal skills; resourcefulness and creative problem-solving ability.
Computer proficiency, including a solid understanding of basic software and its use.
Ability to adapt to changes in law and legal and court technology, including electronic filings.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to make decisions, set work priorities, and make recommendations.
Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate complex projects and cases.
Leadership skills in motivating, problem-solving, and developing business with colleagues, clients, and claims partners.
Comply with the private-practice-of-law policy and applicable state ethical rules, as well as corporate and Trial Division policies and procedures.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.
Pass the credit check and/or background check required as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

Independently handle matters as lead counsel or as part of a team, meeting Trial Division methodology guidelines and claims and client expectations.
Manage cases proactively and efficiently, maintaining quality work product and a productive caseload.
Use technology and collaborate with support staff to support efficient case management.
Stay current on legal, technological, local-rule, procedural, and industry changes that may affect litigation strategies in the attorney’s jurisdictions.
Apply and maintain expertise in assigned Trial Division concentrations and develop additional concentrations as business needs require.
Provide sound case valuations and promptly update and communicate them to clients and claims.
Build and maintain professional relationships with legal and claims colleagues and industry contacts.
Use professional relationships to strengthen the Trial Division’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities.
Communicate proactively and effectively with clients, claims partners, internal teams, and relevant legal communities, in writing and verbally.
Mentor junior attorneys and Trial Division staff through guidance, training, coaching, and feedback.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off: newly hired associates receive at least 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