Litigation Attorney

The Hanover Insurance Group • Richmond, VA

7d • $120,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hanover is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Staff Counsel organization in Henrico, Virginia. This is a hybrid, full-time, exempt role handling complex insurance defense matters from inception through trial while collaborating with claims and business partners across the organization.

The attorney independently investigates and manages civil litigation cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity from the filing of a lawsuit through dismissal, settlement, or trial. The role works with adjusters and clients to resolve claims as effectively and expeditiously as possible.

Requirements

• Be admitted to the bar and licensed to practice law in Virginia.
• Have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff.
• Be proficient with computers, including MS Word, Lexis or Westlaw, and daily email and calendar management.
• Demonstrate advocacy skills and knowledge to assist, defend, or plead for others in moderate and complex cases.
• Demonstrate effective negotiation skills and the ability to influence claim outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms.
• Make timely, well-considered decisions in moderate to complex situations.
• Organize, categorize, and prioritize work and information effectively.
• Conduct careful and accurate investigations, follow up on inquiries, and assess evidence relevant to legal conclusions.
• Locate and interpret cases, codified laws, and statutes, and draw reasonable, accurate conclusions or opinions.
• Demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior and knowledge of rules and regulations governing legal proceedings.
• Present evidence and legal arguments effectively to a judge or jury.
• Take proactive responsibility for career development and maintain necessary skill levels.
• Recognize and adapt to unexpected challenges while remaining resilient and focused.
• Use a personal computer and standard office equipment; sit and/or stand for extended periods; travel as necessary; operate a motor vehicle; work on-site as needed; work more than 40 hours per week when required; and work in a fast-paced, changing, or stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance defense trial experience is preferred.
• Interest in and willingness to stretch into other areas of law, such as employment and professional liability matters.
• Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting The Hanover Insurance Group's businesses, and knowledge of basic property and casualty insurance principles.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner.
• Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and other required legal activities.
• Independently conduct trials as needed.
• Advise claim professionals on evaluations of legal files.
• Provide legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend case-status and trial-preparedness roundtable discussions.
• Manage civil litigation cases from inception through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
• Provide professional service to clients and claims professionals.
• Mentor and teach others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed