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Nationwide · 7 hours ago

Sr. Trial Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Wheat Ridge, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $243K/yr

8+ years exp

Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company that focuses on delivering innovative business solutions with excellence. The Senior Trial Attorney will handle civil litigation in insurance defense, managing cases independently and as part of a team, while demonstrating strong trial advocacy skills and effective case management.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, demonstrates 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

Requires minimal managerial oversight and guidance from the Managing Trial Attorney and NTD Leadership in all aspects of core duties and job responsibilities

Adept at effectively utilizing technology and collaboratively working with support staff to ensure efficient case management and efficiency

Demonstrates 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

Possesses and consistently performs with the subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills required and specified for all NTD concentrations held. Demonstrates 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

Provides factually, legally and analytically sound opinions consistently on case valuations that are promptly updated and timely communicated to the client and claims

Independently establishes and maintains 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

Utilizes relationships to build and improve NTD’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities within the enterprise

Communicates 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

Serves 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

Qualification

Trial advocacy skillsCivil litigation experienceInsurance defense experienceProficient in Microsoft SuiteCase management softwareAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTime management skills

Required

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located

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

Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills

Highly collaborative, capable to work with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely

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

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

Acknowledges and follows all corporate and NTD policies and procedures

Preferred

Subrogation experience

Construction defect experience

Appellate practice

Commercial auto

Commercial premises

Commercial material damage

Commercial property

Complex commercial

Complex personal lines liability

Homeowners liability

Dog bite

Slip and fall/trip and fall

Trucking

Liquor liability

Wrongful death

Federal practice

Material damage

Personal lines auto

Personal lines property damage

Premises liability

Products liability

Trucking defense

Workers' compensation

Uninsured/underinsured motorist

Benefits

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

Company

Nationwide

Glassdoor3.9

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1925

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees