Senior Trial Attorney-Complex Case Team

The Hanover Insurance Group•Evesham, NJ

4d•$115,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hanover is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join its Complex Case Team in the staff counsel office in Marlton, New Jersey. The position may be hybrid, and a fully remote schedule may be considered. New Jersey bar admission is required; Pennsylvania admission is strongly preferred. This is a full-time, exempt role for an attorney with 12 or more years of insurance defense litigation experience. The attorney independently investigates, manages, and tries the largest, most complex, or specialty cases, with other attorneys potentially working under their direction where case complexity requires. The role primarily handles large, complex, high-exposure lawsuits, represents and defends clients from pre-suit investigation through discovery and trial as needed, and includes mentoring developing attorneys. The attorney may also assist the Managing Attorney with evaluations of staff attorneys and support staff. The role requires first-chair jury trial experience, experience trying cases to jury verdict, significant commercial lines litigation experience, and demonstrated ability to handle exposures exceeding $1 million. The position involves collaboration with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff; use of legal research tools and standard office technology; and travel and on-site work as needed. The attorney must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when necessary and in a fast-paced, changing, or stressful environment.

Requirements

12 or more years of insurance defense litigation experience.
Admitted to the bar and licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
First-chair jury trial experience and experience trying cases to jury verdict.
Significant experience with commercial lines litigation.
Demonstrated ability to handle exposures exceeding $1 million.
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 or Westlaw, and daily management of email and calendar.
Exceptional advocacy and courtroom skills, including effective presentation of evidence and legal arguments to judges or juries.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence claim outcomes.
Strong communication, decision-making, organization, investigative, and legal research skills.
Knowledge of basic property and casualty insurance principles.
Ability and willingness to mentor and teach others.
Ability to use a personal computer and standard office equipment; sit and/or stand for extended periods; 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.
Ability to work on-site as needed.

Nice To Haves

Admission to practice law in Pennsylvania in addition to New Jersey.

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 where case complexity requires.
Mentor and teach developing attorneys.
May assist the Managing Attorney in evaluating staff attorneys and support staff.
Use advocacy, negotiation, communication, decision-making, organization, investigative, legal research, and courtroom skills to handle cases and serve clients and claims professionals.
Maintain professional skills and knowledge of current and emerging practices, trends, and information affecting The Hanover Insurance Group's businesses.

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)
Career development through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and learning and development programs
Potential annual bonus, long-term incentive, or spot recognition awards