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Sr Trial Attorney (Insurance Defense) Orlando Metro, Nationwide

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If youre passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, Nationwides 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 were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This hybrid role based in the Orlando Metro Area or surrounding region will report to our Orlando, FL Trial Division office.

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to manage insurance defense cases across Central Florida and throughout the state. Experience in Florida federal courts is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and conduct written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Perform legal research and prepare dispositive motions.
• Manage cases through trial.
• Lead mediations and represent clients in Florida state court trials.
• Demonstrate requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel or as part of a team.
• Effectively utilize technology and collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Maintain awareness of changes to the law, technology, local rules, and procedural requirements.
• Provide factually, legally, and analytically sound opinions on case valuations.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key associates, claims partners, and industry contacts.
• Communicate effectively, proactively identifying and meeting client and internal expectations.
• Serve as a mentor for junior attorneys and NTD staff.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Practice Areas

• General liability and bodily injury claims (personal and commercial lines)
• Auto liability, UM/UIM
• Premises liability (slip/trip and fall)
• Dog bite and homeowners claims
• Trucking and complex injury cases (e.g., surgical, TBI)
• Liquor liability, wrongful death, and foodborne illness claims

Additional Highlights

• No billing requirement.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact cases.
• Collaborative team environment with trial-focused support.

Job Description Summary

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!

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

License/Certification/Designation

Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.

Experience

Typically, more than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation; complex legal practice across courts and agencies; highly effective written and verbal communication; collaborative, mentoring, negotiation, problem solving; strong time management; computer savvy; adaptability to changes in law and technology; strong leadership and ethical compliance. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences, may take precedence.

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Generally, a normal office environment, but may be staffed working from home. Frequent travel, occasional overnight travel, extended hours. Valid drivers license required.

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

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off (minimum 18 days + 9 holidays + 8 hours Lifetime PTO + 8 hours Unity Day), 401(k) with company match, company?paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Note to Employment Agencies

Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited. No fee will be paid upon hire.

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