Sr Trial Attorney.

TekWissen • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Law Offices of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced trial attorney to join its Virginia staff legal team. The attorney will handle litigated matters and support litigation and trial strategies throughout Virginia. The team is located in Henrico, Virginia, and the role may be performed in person, in a hybrid arrangement, or remotely.

The attorney investigates and handles civil liability cases from inception through dismissal, settlement, trial, and appeal when necessary. The role works closely with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. The caseload involves moderate- to high-exposure matters, principally general liability, premises liability, and auto liability claims. Experience with, or ability to handle or assist with, employment and professional/management liability defense work is desirable.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia.
• At least 3 years of experience in insurance defense, including first-chair jury trial experience.
• Ability to analyze issues and proactively develop effective strategies for pending cases.
• Ability to communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases efficiently and effectively.
• Considerable experience preparing pleadings, completing discovery, handling appearances and motion practice, evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, and preparing for and conducting trials.
• Proficiency working in a paperless environment.
• Ability to fully utilize the Legal Files Electronic Case Management System.
• Functional proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and Skype for Business.

Nice To Haves

• Federal Bar membership is highly desirable.
• Additional licensure in Maryland or Washington, D.C. is a plus.
• Experience with, or ability to handle or assist with, employment and professional/management liability defense casework.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of moderate- to high-exposure cases pending throughout Virginia.
• Independently perform first-chair trial duties.
• Conduct trials, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal activities required to resolve cases.
• Prepare pleadings and other documents needed to advance matters through litigation.
• Provide legal advice to insured clients, claims professionals, and other company representatives as needed.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Work closely with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims efficiently and effectively.
• Investigate and manage civil liability cases from inception through dismissal, settlement, trial, and appeal when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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