Trial Attorney II - Harrisburg
Location: Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Description: Nationwide Insurance is employing Trial Attorney II - Harrisburg right now, this vacancy will be designated in Pennsylvania. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. 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. Pennsylvania licensure and minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience required. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations and appellate decisions.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides legal representation for clients in matters of moderate importance and 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.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Managing Attorney or Associate Managing Attorney
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works on legal matters that are moderately important, risky or complicated, representing clients in trials or hearings before courts or agencies, including appeals and! arbitrations.
2. Reviews and evaluates cases and law! suits in accordance with established NTD Best Practices Guidelines.
3. Works with client and claims to establish, communicate and implement Litigation Plan.
4. Prepares and tries cases of above average complexity and moderate exposure in all courts and agencies.
5. Recognizes, participates and promotes settlement opportunities. Negotiates as authorized.
6. Keeps client and claims fully informed.
7. Takes depositions of parties and experts; obtains meaningful discovery and participates in motions practice as warranted
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education- JD degree from an accredited law school.
Designations- Currently licensed as an attorney in an appropriate U.S. jurisdiction.
Experience- Typically has in excess of three years of civil litigation, trial experience and/or agency hearing representation experience.
Knowledge- Has a ! moderate amount of experience in an area of legal expertise. Knowledge of applicable legal practices and procedures. Substantive civil law. Insurance contracts.
Skills/ Competencies- Excellent written communications skills. Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to negotiate. Ability to process information efficiently and effectively. Excellent analytical and legal skills. Resourceful, computer savvy with a working knowledge of basic software and use of same. Good time management and organization skills. for contacts with all levels of management and clients. Decision making ability to set work priorities. Legal research techniques. Has limited decision making ability.
Staffing Exceptions: Staffing exceptions to the above minimum job requirements must be approved by the: VP, Trial Division and HR Officer.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Overtime eligibility: Not Eligible (exempt)
Working Conditions: Professional! law office environment. Frequent travel. Occasional overnight travel. ! Extended hours are often necessary 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.
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