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.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner.
• Conducts 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

• 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.

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 deliberate 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.

Skills

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• The ability to effectively manage complex matters and drive favorable results.

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).
• Click here for the full list of Benefits.

Pay

This is a full-time, exempt role. 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. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in a Tennessee office.