Sr Trial Attorney
Sr Trial Attorney at Nationwide — Remote
- Company: Nationwide
- Location: Remote
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 138000–206000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Senior Trial Attorney – Upstate New York (Remote)
(Insurance Defense / Litigation)
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional legal work while being part of a values-driven, Fortune 100 organization , Nationwide’s Trial Division could be a strong next step!
We’re currently hiring a Senior Trial Attorney to support litigation across Upstate New York (remote/work-from-home) . This role is ideal for experienced attorneys who want meaningful trial work, autonomy, and collaboration—without the pressure of billable hour requirements.
💡 Why This Role Stands Out
✅ Fully remote (work from anywhere in Upstate NY)
✅ No billable hours
✅ Handle high-impact litigation matters from strategy through trial
✅ Join a nationally recognized trial team with strong internal support
✅ Work on both personal and commercial lines cases
✅ Great work/home life balance
⚖️ What You’ll Do
Serve as lead counsel on insurance defense matters
Manage cases from inception through trial, mediation, or resolution
Partner closely with claims and internal stakeholders
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a collaborative team environment
🎯 What We’re Looking For
8+ years of litigation experience , ideally in:
Insurance defense (auto, bodily injury, general liability)
Proven trial experience
Strong case management, communication, and advocacy skills
Active license in New York
At Nationwide, “On Your Side” is more than a slogan—it’s how we serve our clients and support our people every day. If you're looking for a role that combines impact, flexibility, and purpose , let’s connect.
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 the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background which will be required as part of the selection process.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
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 (or classification) protected by applicable law.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. 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 in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.
The national salary range for Sr Trial Attorney : $138,000.00-$243,000.00
The expected starting salary range for Sr Trial Attorney : $138,000.00 - $206,000.00