Claims - Litigation IHC - Senior Trial Attorney (Hybrid)

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join our Tennessee-based litigation team. In this role, you will independently manage a complex caseload from inception through resolution, partnering with claims professionals and insured clients to deliver strategic, cost-effective outcomes and exceptional legal representation. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in a Tennessee office.

About the role

• Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
• Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and effectively as possible.
• In This Role, You Will:
  • Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner.
  • Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or any other legal activity required.
  • May independently conduct trials.
  • Advise claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files.
  • Provide legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed.
  • Negotiate settlements as directed.
  • Attend round table discussions re case status and trial preparedness.

Requirements

• Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Tennessee, with Georgia bar admission strongly desired but not required.
• Insurance defense litigation experience is required. While trial experience is preferred, attorneys with strong litigation backgrounds—including motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other advocacy experience—are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have insurance defense trial experience.
• Minimum 5+ years litigation experience; trial experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions, maintaining active status and good standing.
• Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar.
• Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderate and complex cases.
• Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques.
• Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms.
• Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law without procrastination.
• Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity.
• Investigative Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion.
• Legal Research: Proficiency in locating cases, codified laws and statutes aimed at the discovery and interpretation of law and to draw a reasonable and accurate conclusion or render an opinion there from.
• Courtroom Skills: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals. Willingness to stretch into other areas of law such as employment and Professional liability matters.
• Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others.

What You Need To Apply

• The ideal candidate will bring exceptional negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills, along with the ability to effectively manage complex matters and drive favorable results.
• At The Hanover, our Care Values guide everything we do. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where attorneys are empowered to make an impact, build strong partnerships, and grow their careers while delivering outstanding service to our customers.

Position Overview

Independent investigation and management of cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and effectively as possible.

Career Development

We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401K with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Company paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDEOn-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only).

EEO Statement

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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Compensation

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience.