Lead Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

The Hanover Insurance Group•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture. Position Overview: Our California Staff Counsel group is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to defend Hanover‑insured clients in personal injury and property damage matters. You will manage your own caseload from initial responsive pleadings through resolution, whether by settlement, dismissal, or trial. This role offers a high level of autonomy, a steady flow of diverse litigation work, and the opportunity to partner closely with skilled claims professionals and insured clients. While the position is based in our Glendale, CA office, we support in‑office, hybrid, and fully remote work arrangements for California‑licensed attorneys.

Requirements

Active license to practice law in California state courts.
A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in handling litigated personal injury/property damage disputes. Defense litigation experience preferred.
Trial experience desired.
Strong command of California procedural and substantive law, including local rules
Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, pro-actively develop effective strategies on pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Hands‑on experience with responsive pleadings, court appearances, motion practice, case valuation, settlement work, and trial preparation.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage a caseload effectively.
Willingness to travel to courts throughout California as needed; remote/virtual appearances encouraged where permitted.

Responsibilities

Handles a caseload which includes primarily general liability litigated disputes, which includes cases involving slip/trip and fall incidents, automobile accidents, and property damage disputes, among other matters.
Independently conducts trials, depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations or any other legal activity required to resolve cases.
Collaborate with colleagues in Staff Counsel and panel firms to prepare for and try cases when appropriate.
Daily communications with insured clients and claim professionals concerning the status and evaluations of legal files.
Provides legal advice and recommendations to insured clients and claim professionals.
Negotiates settlements directly with claimants, opposing counsel, and mediators.
Maintain paperless files.