Litigation Attorney - Professional Liability/D&O

The Hanover Insurance Group•Houston, TX

48d•$115,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Hanover’s Texas Staff Counsel is seeking an attorney who is licensed and resides in Texas. The attorney will defend Hanover’s insureds in professional liability disputes, directors and officers (D&O) matters, real estate and title issues, homeowners association (HOA) litigation, and general liability matters. The role includes responding to demand letters, state and federal agency charges, subpoenas, and lawsuits, and managing assigned cases from inception through dismissal, settlement, or trial. The attorney will work with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims efficiently and effectively. The attorney will manage pre-litigation and litigated disputes, independently conduct depositions and discovery, and participate in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other legal activities needed to resolve cases. Regular communication with claim professionals and clients, providing legal advice, negotiating settlements as directed, and attending round tables are also part of the role. The position offers flexible work arrangements and may be performed remotely, in-office, or hybrid. Travel and personal appearances are required as necessary for court hearings, conferences, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, trials, and other in-person events. The Hanover describes career development support through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and learning and development programs. The compensation range varies based on geographic location and other factors. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus, long-term incentive, or spot recognition awards.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in Texas state and federal courts.
Must reside in Texas.
10 or more years of civil litigation experience; defense experience is preferred.
Must have strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal, state, and administrative agency rules.
Must be able to analyze issues, proactively develop effective strategies for pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases efficiently and effectively.
Must have solid experience preparing responsive pleadings, handling appearances and motion practice, valuing claims, and handling settlements and trials.
Must be willing to work independently with minimal direction, handle matters efficiently, and travel as necessary.
Must be able to attend required in-person proceedings and events.

Nice To Haves

Defense experience in civil litigation.
Trial experience.

Responsibilities

Handle a caseload defending Hanover’s insureds in pre-litigation and litigated general liability, real estate/title, HOA, D&O, and miscellaneous professional liability disputes.
Respond to demand letters, state and federal agency charges, subpoenas, and lawsuits filed against insureds.
Investigate and manage assigned cases from inception through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
Conduct depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other legal activities independently as needed to resolve cases.
Communicate frequently with claim professionals and clients about legal file status and evaluations.
Provide legal advice to insureds and claim professionals.
Negotiate settlements as directed.
Attend round tables.
Travel and appear in person as required for hearings, conferences, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, trials, and other events.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off (PTO)
Company-paid holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
On-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and learning and development programs
Potential annual bonus, long-term incentive, or spot recognition awards