Managing Trial Attorney

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a 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! At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This position will be a work-from-office role out of Seattle, WA, but subject to Nationwide's Success Flex.

MUST BE licensed to practice in WA and OR. The MTA will be responsible for managing approximately 6 direct reports, including both attorneys and paralegals and will also assist with managing the operational aspects of the Seattle Trial Division office and overseeing attorneys defending cases in Oregon. This MTA will oversee Commercial and Personal Lines files. Concentrations for the cases this MTA will manage include but may not be limited to:
Bodily Injury Commercial;
Commercial Auto;
Complex Commercial;
Complex Personal Lines;
Premises Liability;
Bodily Injury Auto;
Bodily Injury Homeowners;
Bodily Injury Dog Bite;
Property Damage;
Products Liability;
Construction Defects; and No-Fault litigation. Venues include all Courts in WA and OR. Candidates will be expected to have diverse experience in multi-lines of business and have demonstrated leadership skills which will be necessary for the role of managing both Trial Attorneys and Paralegals in both office and hybrid environments. No billable hours#LI-TN1
** Job Description Summary
** Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) is a national team with approximately 40 offices throughout six regions across the United States. As a Managing Trial Attorney (MTA), you’ll lead one of those offices within a region with the opportunity to directly influence and drive the office’s reputation, performance, and health in alignment with Nationwide’s overall mission and NTD’s strategic objectives. Similar to a managing partner, you’ll be accountable for all aspects of office operations, including staffing (trial attorneys, paralegals and support staff), case assignments, quality and delivery of legal services, budgeting, workflow and associate development and performance.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership to grow the office’s case referrals, as well as cultivate strong and enduring relationships with claims partners at all levels. You’ll typically have no fewer than 10 direct reports, and in some larger offices, may lead a second MTA (H-4). There also may be limited opportunities for you to directly handle cases.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Implements, leads and stays in sync with NTD standard methodologies, processes and guidelines, providing training as needed. Knowledgeable in highly specialized and dedicated commercial practice and other specialty areas. Partners with National Practice Group Associate Vice Presidents on any performance-related matters in specialty areas. Identifies and shares opportunities for growing attorney proficiency in niche and commercial practice areas.
* Leads attorney, paralegal and support staff performance and efficiency for assigned office. May supervise MTA (H-4). Reviews, assigns work, and monitors quality and efficiency. Assesses case performance on open and closed files; seeks feedback from claims partners and NTD senior leadership. Ensures follow up and action plans are implemented and any deficiencies are resolved. Monitors ongoing compliance.

May have limited opportunities to handle your own caseload (ideally no more than 5 cases, if any). Responsible for development, coaching and feedback, training and mentoring individual associates.
* Maintains and promotes good relationships with clients and claims management. Partners with senior leadership in recommending strategies to increase and retain claims business. Works with claim leadership to assess needs for litigation defense strategies for new product lines and new theories of liability and then works with NTD Leadership team on training and development opportunities for associates.
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