Trial Attorney III
Location: Birmingham Alabama
Description: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is currently seeking to employ Trial Attorney III right now, this position will be placed in Alabama. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. This is a high profile, litigation intensive position requiring considerable initiative, legal creativity and the ability to relate with business clientele. This Nationwide Trial Division position involves handling cases from start to finish, including First Chair trial experience. Alabama licensure and minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience is required. Commercial insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.
The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability t! o interpret and apply statutes, regulations and appellate deci! sions.JOB SUMMARY: Provides legal representation for clients in matters of higher-risk. Reviews and evaluates assigned cases. Prepares and tries cases in all courts and agencies. Communicates with Claims and clients.
Provides related legal advice and services Fosters and develops relationships with Claims. Might assist in mentoring other trial attorneys and paralegals.RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Managing Attorney.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Leads or works directly on high risk and/or complicated legal matters, representing clients in trials or hearings before courts or agencies, including appeals and arbitrations.2. May be specialized in one or more areas of law or lines of business.
May handle cases at an appellate level and/or in Federal Court.3. Reviews and evaluates cases and lawsuits. Maintains billable hour requirement.4. Prepares and tries cases of high complexity and exposure in all courts and agencies, including cases involving toxic substances, extensi! ve injuries, permanent injuries and/or ongoing treatment.
Cases may involve inflammatory factors (DUI, death of a child, egregious behavior).5. Works with client and claims to establish, communicates and implements Litigation Plan. Keeps client and Claims fully informed.6. Obtains meaningful discovery, takes depositions, and participates in motions practice as warranted.7.
Recognizes, participates and promotes settlement opportunities. Negotiates as authorized; settlement value requires adjuster¿s second level manager approval.8. Demonstrated proficiency interpreting Insurance contracts and coverage issues.9. Follows established NTD Best Practices Guidelines; may conduct training for Claims.10.
Fosters and develops relationship with Claims; has contact with Claims management.11. Performs other related duties as assigned.JOB CONDITIONS: Overtime eligibility: Not Eligible (exempt)Working Conditions: Professional law office environment. Frequent tra! vel. Occasional overnight travel.
Extended hours are often nec! essary to meet the demands of the profession.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 associates assigned to the job to performs a somewhat different combination of duties.Credit Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background which will be required as part of the selection process.Driving Record: A satisfactory driving record is required due to the out of office travel.Job Evaluation Activity: Edited April 2009 VAYJob Family/Function: LEG/TAT#Legal
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This position starts available on: Wed, ! 04 Dec 2013 23:46:21 GMT