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Nationwide Trial Division is a national team with approximately 40 offices through six regions across the United States. Our Senior Trial Attorneys are seasoned litigation attorneys with significant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you'll represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies independently as lead counsel, as well as be part of a larger team as needed. Caseloads are typically including a mix of cases varying in complexity, severity, product lines, and specialized concentrations, throughout all courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction(s). You'll be expected to maintain a highly productive case volume that reflects our collective commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration, embracing technology and a highly organized and proactive approach to case management.
Job Responsibility:
Demonstrates the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team
Requires minimal managerial oversight from the Managing Trial Attorney and NTD Leadership
Adept at effectively utilizing technology
Demonstrates consistent awareness of changes to the law, technology, local rules
Possesses and consistently performs with the subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills
Provides factually, legally and analytically sound opinions on case valuations
Independently establishes and maintains strong professional relationships
Utilizes relationships to build and improve NTD's reputation
Communicates in a highly effective manner
Serves as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff
Requirements:
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
Significant negotiation skills
Excellent analytical and legal skills
Resourceful, creative problem solver
Computer savvy with a solid understanding of basic software
Capable of adapting to changes in the law and technology
Strong time management and organization skills
Decision making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations
Leadership skills
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
What we offer:
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