Senior Trial Attorney-Complex Case Team

Hanover Insurance Group • Evesham, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join its Complex Case Team at its Marlton, New Jersey location. The role may accommodate a hybrid schedule, and a fully remote schedule may be considered. This is a full-time, exempt position requiring admission to practice in New Jersey; admission in Pennsylvania is strongly preferred.

The attorney independently investigates, manages, and tries the largest, most complex, or specialty cases, primarily large, complex, high-exposure lawsuits. The attorney represents and defends clients from pre-suit investigation through discovery and trial as needed. Other attorneys may work under the attorney’s direction when case complexity requires, and the attorney serves as a mentor to developing attorneys. The attorney may also assist the Managing Attorney in evaluating staff attorneys and support staff.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• First-chair jury trial experience and experience trying cases to jury verdict.
• Significant experience with commercial lines litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle exposures of more than $1 million.
• Admission to the bar and a license to practice law in New Jersey.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of email and calendar.
• Exceptional advocacy and courtroom skills, including knowledge of rules governing court proceedings and legal forums.
• Strong negotiation, communication, decision-making, organization, investigative, and legal research skills.
• Ability to present evidence and legal arguments effectively to a judge or jury.
• Knowledge of basic property and casualty insurance principles and interest in current and future business and industry practices and trends.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected challenges and remain resilient.
• Ability to use a personal computer and standard office equipment; sit and/or stand for extended periods; work on-site as needed; travel as necessary; work more than 40 hours per week; work in a fast-paced, changing, or stressful environment; work in a noisy or loud environment; and operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to practice in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate, manage, and try the largest, most complex, or specialty cases.
• Handle a caseload consisting primarily of large, complex, high-exposure lawsuits.
• Represent and defend clients from pre-suit investigation through discovery and trial, when needed.
• Provide direction to other attorneys when case complexity requires.
• Mentor and teach developing attorneys.
• Assist the Managing Attorney, as needed, in evaluating staff attorneys and support staff.
• Provide professional service to clients and claims professionals.
• Maintain legal and trial skills and take proactive responsibility for career development.

What This Job Offers

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