Sr Trial Attorney
Senior Trial Attorney – Seattle, WA (In-House) (Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation)
Are you a trial attorney who wants to actually try cases, own your docket, and work with a nationally respected legal team—without the billable hour grind?
Nationwide’s Trial Division is hiring a Senior Trial Attorney in Seattle to handle complex, high-exposure litigation across personal and commercial lines. This is a great opportunity for attorneys who want meaningful courtroom work, autonomy, and strong internal support.
💡 Why This Role Stands Out
- ✅ No billable hours
- ✅ Lead your own cases from strategy through trial
- ✅ Work with a Fortune 100 organization known for stability and values
- ✅ Collaborative trial team with strong claims and legal support
- ✅ Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits
⚖️ What You’ll Do
- Serve as lead counsel on a diverse insurance defense caseload
- Manage matters from inception through trial, mediation, or resolution
- Take depositions, handle motion practice, and appear in court regularly
- Partner closely with claims professionals and internal stakeholders
- Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a high-performing team culture
🎯 What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense strongly preferred)
- Trial experience (first-chair or meaningful courtroom exposure)
- Background in general liability, bodily injury, or commercial litigation
- Strong case management, advocacy, and communication skills
- Active Washington State Bar license (or ability to obtain)
At Nationwide, “On Your Side” isn’t just a slogan—it’s how we show up for our clients and each other every day. If you’re ready to take the next step in your litigation career with a team that values excellence, collaboration, and impact , we’d love to connect.
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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.
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
