Senior Trial Attorney

Nationwide is seeking a highly skilled Senior Trial Attorney to join our team in Indianapolis. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will 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.

• Demonstrate the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, and 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Demonstrate 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 a role model in terms of engagement, coaching, and feedback, efficiency, attitude, and collaboration.

• Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• License/Certification/Designation: Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.
• Experience: Typically, more than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: 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 of working 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.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including 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.