Senior Trial Attorney - Workers' Comp; Remote

Senior Trial Attorney – Workers' Comp (Remote)

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We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney with a strong background in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation to join our nationwide trial division. This fully remote position reports to our Newport Beach Trial Division office and offers a 1:1 attorney/paralegal ratio with no billable hour expectations.

Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top‑quality legal services to support the mission of a Fortune 100 insurance company? 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.

• Demonstrate the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel or as part of a team, ensuring efficiency, proactive case management, work ethic, and high quality work product in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division standard methodology and client expectations.
• Operate with minimal managerial oversight from the Managing Trial Attorney and NTD Leadership.
• Utilize technology effectively and collaborate with support staff to maintain efficient case management.
• Stay consistently aware of changes to law, technology, local rules and other procedural requirements that may impact litigation strategies.
• Possess subject‑matter expertise and advocacy skills for all NTD concentrations held, and be willing to develop additional concentrations as required.
• Provide factually, legally and analytically sound opinions on case valuations, updating and communicating them promptly to client and claims teams.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key associates in the Office of the Chief Legal Officer, claims partners, and industry colleagues within the relevant jurisdictions.
• Leverage relationships to enhance NTD’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities across the enterprise.
• Communicate effectively, proactively identifying and meeting client, claims, and internal NTD communication expectations.
• Serve as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff, providing guidance, training, and modeling engagement, coaching, efficiency, attitude and collaboration.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Managing Trial Attorney.

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.

Significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation; ability to engage in complex legal practices and procedures across all courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction; highly effective written and verbal communication; collaborative and mentoring skills; negotiation skills; efficient information processing; excellent analytical and legal skills; computer savvy with solid understanding of basic software and electronic filings; strong time‑management and organization;

decision‑making ability; and adherence to private practice, corporate, and NTD policies.

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide values.

Not Eligible (Exempt).

Normal office environment; position may be staffed from home. Frequent and occasional overnight travel. Extended hours may be required to meet professional demands. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory record in accordance with Nationwide standards.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Due to fiduciary accountabilities, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

Medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off (minimum of 18 days anniversary), nine paid holidays, 8 hours Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

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 affirms equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.