Litigation Attorney

Hanover Insurance Group•Worcester, MA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Hanover offers a competitive salary and benefits package; paid continuing legal education; opportunities for professional development and advancement; and a supportive and collaborative work environment where people feel accepted and engaged. Our attorneys may work remotely or hybrid (from Plymouth, Massachusetts or Worcester, Massachusetts). This attorney will handle the defense of automobile and general liability personal injury cases from receipt until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial. While you will have the flexibility to independently manage your caseload and calendar, you will have support from other attorneys as well as trial specialists, paralegals, secretaries, and other support staff. Admission in good standing to the Massachusetts Bar. Additional licenses in New England a plus.

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
Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, within Massachusetts
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 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.
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

Nice To Haves

Additional licenses in New England a plus
Previous trial experience

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