Senior Trial Attorney

Overview

Nationwide® is a Fortune 100 insurance company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, committed to delivering innovative business solutions with excellence. We value diversity and put customers at the center of everything we do. If you are passionate about providing extraordinary care and delivering top‑quality legal services, the Nationwide Legal team may be the right place for you.

Applicants must be licensed in Connecticut and prefer litigation experience defending bodily injury and property claims, including auto, commercial, homeowners, premises liability, products liability, property damage, uninsured/underinsured motorist, and wrongful death claims. Admission to Federal court is a plus, and admission to Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts is also a plus but not required.

This position is a hybrid Success Flex opportunity located in our Rocky Hill, CT Trial Division office.

• Act as lead counsel or part of a team, demonstrating strong trial advocacy, proactive case management, and high‑quality work product.
• Operate with minimal managerial oversight, following Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) standard methodology and client expectations.
• Utilize technology efficiently and collaborate with support staff for effective case administration.
• Stay aware of changes in law, technology, and local rules that affect litigation strategies.
• Maintain subject matter expertise across all NTD concentrations and seek ongoing development as needed.
• Provide factually, legally, and analytically sound opinions on case valuations, communicating updates promptly to clients and claims.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders within the Office of the Chief Legal Officer, claims partners, and industry contacts.
• Use relationships to enhance NTD’s reputation and expand case referral opportunities enterprise‑wide.
• Communicate effectively, identifying and meeting expectations of clients, claims, and internal NTD teams.
• Mentor junior attorneys and NTD staff, serving as a model in engagement, coaching, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Managing Trial Attorney.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of eight years’ relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Significant experience handling complex legal matters in all courts and agencies within the assigned jurisdiction.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented approach, with mentoring capability.
• Negotiation, analytical, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with basic software and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to adapt to legal and technological changes.
• Adherence to professional conduct rules and corporate policies.

Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide values.

• Overtime eligibility:
  Not Eligible (Exempt).
• Work environment may be office‑based, partially remote, or hybrid with frequent travel, occasional overnight trips, and extended hours as required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and both short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off: 18 days for newly hired associates, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, and 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match and company‑paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire and other employee perks.
• Additional benefits to be discovered upon hiring.

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 protected by applicable law.

Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Resumes submitted without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement will be deemed unsolicited and no fee will be paid in case of hire.

Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure. The starting salary range for the Senior Trial Attorney position is $–$, with a more likely starting range of $–$. Actual compensation may be prorated for part‑time roles.