Trial Attorney IV

Trial Attorney IV
About Us
Nationwide is a leader in the insurance and financial services industry in America. We are a Fortune 69 company with a mission to keep our members, their loved ones, and their belongings protected.
We commit to every employee and community we serve by emphasizing employee development and charity partnerships, such as our annual United Way campaign. That’s how we win Gallup’s Great Workplace Award year after year and why we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Your Team
We are growing our Trial Attorney team in [insert location]. As a Trial Attorney IV, you’ll be at the top of Nationwide’s legal career path. Your next move would be management.
You won’t have t billable hours and clients will come to you. You get to focus on trying cases. We’re a paper-free environment and most things are online and automated.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Managing Trial Attorney; you have no direct reports.
About You
So, you think you’ve got what it takes to make the cut? To be a Trial Attorney IV, you have:
The ability to manage 50 to 75 cases at a time and work with customers and Claims
A speciality in one or more areas of trial law
Knowledge of civil law and insurance contracts
A resourceful and creative approach
Worked in a structured environment and have a team-first attitude
Communication skills with all levels of management
The ability to adhere to Private Practice of Law policy
A working knowledge of the latest software ( i e email and case tools)
You should also have:
8 to 10 years of civil litigation, trial and/or agency hearing experience
A JD Degree from an accredited law school.
The ability to maintain a current attorney license in your state
Significant negotiation skills
Some background Insurance contracts and coverage matters
Effective and efficient info processing skills
Leadership skills -- the ability to motivate, influence, and problem-solve
Good time management skills and be organized
The ability to coordinate tough projects and cases
An nalytical and legal mind
Strong knowledge of state and local practices and rules
The ability to pass a credit and/or background check
Job Summary
In a typical day in the life of a Trial Attorney you might:
Lead or work on high risk, complex and/or difficult legal matters.
Head to the courthouse to represent clients in trials or hearings before courts or agencies, including appeals or arbitrations
Review cases and lawsuits under NTD Best Practices guidelines
Establish, communicate and put in place a Litigation plan. Foster and develop relationships with Claims
Use initiative to help expand and keep business
Prepare and try puzzling cases in all courts and agencies. Some cases may involve serious medical conditions or egregious activity
Recognize and promote settlement opportunities.
Obtain meaningful discovery, take depositions, and participate in motion practice
Mentor and train less-experienced trial attorneys or paralegals
Engage in team-building activities including volunteer efforts
Compensation & Benefits
You receive a starting salary of insert number with opportunities to increase salary based on performance. Other benefits include:
Enjoying time with your family/pets/yourself (we understand) with up to 18 days of paid time off and 9 to 10 paid holidays per year
A 401k match and company-funded pension plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (part of our Wellness Program)
Up to $5250 in tuition reimbursement per year after your first year
Flexible scheduling and/or workspaces
Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion
Network of diverse employee resource groups
Special discounts through Plenti Rewards and perks through Abenity
Licensing costs and professional fees paid in full
Possible yearly salary increases and a year-end bonus program
Training & Work Schedule
Your career at Nationwide builds on your already successful career as an attorney. Extended hours are often necessary to meet the demands of the profession.
Job Conditions
A people friendly environment in which you’ll work in an office and try cases in court. Requires frequent travel to courthouses and to depositions including occasional overnight travel. Nationwdie provides team building activities and encourages volunteerism.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Nationwide embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a meaningful way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more