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Sr Trial Attorney

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138000.00 - 243000.00 USD / Year
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Nationwide Trial Division is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to manage insurance defense cases across Central Florida and throughout the state. Experience in Florida federal courts is a strong plus. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of litigation, including: Drafting pleadings and conducting written discovery, Taking and defending depositions, Performing legal research and preparing dispositive motions, Managing cases through trial, Leading mediations and representing clients in Florida state court trials. Federal court mediation and trial experience is a plus. Practice Areas Include: General liability and bodily injury claims (personal and commercial lines), Auto liability, UM/UIM, Premises liability (slip/trip and fall), Dog bite and homeowner’s claims, Trucking and complex injury cases (e.g., surgical, TBI), Liquor liability, wrongful death, and foodborne illness claims. Experience in subrogation and/or products liability is a plus. Additional Highlights: No billing requirement, Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact cases, Collaborative team environment with trial-focused support.

Job Responsibility:

  • Drafting pleadings and conducting written discovery
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Performing legal research and preparing dispositive motions
  • Managing cases through trial
  • Leading mediations and representing clients in Florida state court trials
  • 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
  • Adept at effectively utilizing technology and collaboratively working with support staff
  • Demonstrates consistent awareness of changes to the law, technology, local rules and other procedural requirements
  • Possesses and consistently performs with the subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills required and specified for all NTD concentrations held
  • Provides factually, legally and analytically sound opinions consistently on case valuations
  • Independently establishes and maintains strong professional relationships with key associates within Office of the Chief Legal Officer and claims partners
  • Utilizes relationships to build and improve NTD’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities within the enterprise
  • Communicates in a highly effective manner
  • Serves as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff providing guidance and training

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located
  • Typically, more than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation
  • Has significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation
  • Engages in complex legal practices and procedures throughout all court and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction
  • Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly collaborative, capable to work with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely, as well as serving as a role model and mentor to other associates within the office
  • 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 (e.g. electronic filings, etc.)
  • 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
  • Must also acknowledge and follow all corporate and NTD policies and procedures

Nice to have:

  • Experience in Florida federal courts
  • Federal court mediation and trial experience
  • Experience in subrogation and/or products liability
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
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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