Litigation Attorney (Massachusetts)

About the role

Massimilla & Schranze, part of The Hanover Insurance Company Staff Counsel organization in New England, is currently seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our dynamic and growing team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all facets of litigation, including, but not limited to, preparing responsive pleadings, issuing and responding to written discovery, interviewing witnesses, preparing for and attending/conducting court hearings, depositions, settlement conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trial
• Research legal issues and evaluate the case in terms of liability, damages, and exposure, and communicate same with clients and Claims professionals
• Regularly and timely communicate with clients and Claims professionals to discuss case status and case resolution strategies
• Proactively move cases forward toward resolution
• Participate in roundtable discussions of cases with Staff Counsel managers, Claims managers, Claims adjusters, and others
• Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements
• Work with other Hanover attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to accomplish goals and objectives of Staff Counsel organization

Requirements

• Experience litigating automobile, general liability and Personal Injury Protection claims
• The candidate will be licensed in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record and an ability to maintain confidentiality
• 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

Qualifications

• Advantageous to have additional licenses in New England

Skills

• Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately 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 undo 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, treaties, 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. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals
• Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels
• Trial Skills: Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for determination of the facts at issue. Previous trial experience
• Business/Industry: Has an interest and solid knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends and information affecting The Hanover Insurance Group’s businesses; Knowledgeable in the basic principles of property and casualty insurance
• Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and is able to be resilient, shift and remain on course
• Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDEOn-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

Pay

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.

Schedule

Position may require some travel within Massachusetts.