Senior Trial Attorney - Tampa Metro Area
NationwideAbout the role
This Tampa Metro Area Florida or nearby geographic area hybrid position is compensation grade H4.
Defense civil litigation in Central Florida counties and throughout Florida - state courts. Florida federal court experience is a plus. Insurance defense experience required, including both personal lines and commercial lines cases. Proven trial advocacy skills are required, as well as the ability to proactively and independently manage individual caseload working on a team with paralegal.
The qualified candidate for this position will handle all aspects of the case, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, legal research, dispositive motions and trial. The qualified candidate will have significant experience with mediations and trials in Florida state courts. Experience with mediations and trials in Florida federal courts is a plus.
This is a paperless office and the applicant must be proficient using Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Power Point). Must also be able to utilize case management software effectively to stay organized and expedite file handling. Proactive file handling and good communication skills are a must.
Areas of practice includes but is not limited to general liability/bodily injury personal lines and commercial lines claims, including auto, UM/UIM, premises liability, dog bite, homeowner’s, slip and fall/trip and fall, products liability, trucking, and complex/large loss injury cases (including surgery, TBI), liquor liability, wrongful death, and food borne illnesses.
Why Nationwide?
No Billing Requirement: Focus on what you do best—litigation!
Comprehensive Support: All equipment provided
Full Case Management: Handle cases from pre-suit through trial
Timely Reporting: Essential for client and claims customer satisfaction
Be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and make a difference with Nationwide Trial Division!
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!Nationwide Trial Division is a national team with approximately 40 offices through six regions across the United States. Our Senior Trial Attorneys are seasoned litigation attorneys with significant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you’ll represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies independently as lead counsel, as well as be part of a larger team as needed. Caseloads are typically including a mix of cases varying in complexity, severity, product lines, and specialized concentrations, throughout all courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction(s). You’ll be expected to maintain a highly productive case volume that reflects our collective commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration, embracing technology and a highly organized and proactive approach to case management.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrates the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, demonstrates efficiency, proactive case management, work ethic, and work product quality to accurately and effectively handle all matters in accordance with Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) standard methodology guidelines, as well as claims and client expectations.
Requires minimal manag
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