Full or Part Time Attorney at Law

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
Preferred candidates will have experience handling bodily injury litigation, whether on the plaintiff or defense side, along with hands-on litigation experience through arbitration and/or trial.
Benefits include no billable hour requirements, a dedicated 1:1 paralegal-to-attorney ratio, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.
#Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the mission of a Fortune 100 insurance company to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care? If you possess the academic credentials, strong analytical skills and legal acumen needed for successful litigation work, our team may be the place for you!
Our Trial Attorneys are litigation attorneys with moderate civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation. As a Trial Attorney, you’ll represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies as lead counsel, with moderate to low guidance and oversight, and also may handle cases as part of a larger team as needed. Demonstrates the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, demonstrates productivity, proactive case management, work ethic and work product quality to properly and effectively handle all matters in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) standard methodology guidelines, as well as claims and client expectations.
Requires low to moderate managerial oversight and guidance from the Managing Trial Attorney and NTD Leadership in all aspects of core duties and job responsibilities.
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 generally required for property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation trial practice. Possesses the ability and willingness to develop and gain the requisite experience and subject matter expertise to eventually hold one or more specialized NTD concentrations required to serve as lead counsel on more complex and higher severity cases.
Provides factually, legally and analytically sound opinions consistently on case valuations that are promptly updated and timely communicated to the client and claims.
Recognizes and uses opportunities to establish and foster professional relationships within Office of the Chief Legal Officer and claims at the claims manager level and below, as well as with colleagues within the legal and insurance industries within those jurisdictions and communities in which he/she practices.
Recognizes opportunities to use established relationships to reinforce NTD’s reputation within the enterprise and local communities.
Communicates professionally and effectively in all formats and situations (e.g. verbal, written, client meetings, claims file conferences, etc.). Identify, understand and meet client, claims and internal NTD communication expectations, as well as those commonly expected within the jurisdictions and communities in which he/she practices.
Demonstrates consistent dedication to development as a litigation attorney and NTD team member by readily seeking and accepting coaching and feedback. Managing Trial Attorney
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Typically, more than three years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Has moderate litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation. Engages in moderately complex legal practices and procedures. Highly collaborative, capable to work with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely. Excellent analytical and legal skills. Resourceful, creative problem solver. Computer savvy with a working knowledge 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 legal research techniques. 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.
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt).
Generally, a normal office environment, but depending on the needs of the office the position may be staffed working from home. Frequent travel. Occasional overnight travel. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. legal NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Trial Attorney : $108,000.00-$200,000.00The expected starting salary range for Trial Attorney : $108,000.00 - $162,000.00 Summary

Type: Full time