Sr Trial Attorney

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Full‑Time | Fortune 100 Company | Hybrid Work Options

Ready to take your litigation career to the next level? Join Nationwide’s Legal Team
, where your expertise helps protect people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care. As a Senior Trial Attorney
, you’ll represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies
, handling complex cases in state and federal courts.

• Lead all aspects of civil litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trials, and appeals.
• Manage a diverse caseload including insurance defense, subrogation, and complex liability matters
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• Serve as lead counsel in mediations and trials, demonstrating exceptional trial advocacy skills.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff in a paperless, tech‑driven environment
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• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

• JD from an accredited law school and active state license.
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Proven trial experience and strong negotiation skills.
• Tech‑savvy with case‑management software and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Practice Areas – Commercial auto, premises liability, construction defect, trucking defense, wrongful death, products liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist, and more.

• Outstanding benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, pension plan, generous PTO, paid holidays, and more.
• Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where everyone feels respected and engaged.

ADA: 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.

Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background may be required as part of the selection process.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 02/27/2026
. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

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.