Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Hanover Insurance Group•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join its Tennessee-based litigation team. The attorney independently manages a complex civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including dismissal, settlement, or trial. The role handles cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity and works with claims professionals and insured clients to achieve strategic, cost-effective outcomes and provide exceptional legal representation. The position may be performed in-office, hybrid, or remotely. The attorney advises clients and claims professionals, investigates and evaluates cases, conducts legal proceedings and advocacy activities, and negotiates settlements. Trial experience is preferred, but attorneys with strong litigation experience—including motion practice, depositions, hearings, and mediations—are encouraged to apply. The role is full-time and exempt. The Hanover describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, guided by its Care Values, with opportunities for attorneys to make an impact, build partnerships, and develop their careers.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience.
Insurance defense litigation experience is required.
Admission to the Tennessee Bar and an active license in assigned jurisdictions, maintained in good standing.
Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
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 or Westlaw, and daily management of email and calendar.
Strong advocacy, negotiation, communication, decision-making, organization, investigative, and legal research skills.
Ability to manage moderate and complex matters, evaluate evidence and law, and reach timely determinations.
Ability to translate legal language and ideas into terms understandable to laypeople.
Courtroom knowledge, including appropriate courtroom conduct and familiarity with rules governing proceedings.
Knowledge of property and casualty insurance principles.
Ability to adapt to unexpected challenges and remain resilient.
Willingness to stretch into other areas of law, such as employment and professional liability matters.

Nice To Haves

Georgia bar admission is strongly desired but not required.
Insurance defense trial experience is preferred.
Trial experience is preferred; attorneys with strong litigation backgrounds in motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other advocacy experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Independently investigate and manage civil litigation cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity from lawsuit inception through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in a cost-effective manner.
Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and other required legal activities.
May independently conduct trials.
Advise claims professionals on evaluations of legal files.
Provide legal advice to clients and claims professionals as needed.
Negotiate settlements as directed.
Attend roundtable discussions regarding case status and trial preparedness.
Provide professional service to clients and claims professionals.
Maintain the necessary skill levels and take proactive responsibility for career development.
Mentor and teach others.