Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Hanover Insurance Group•Glendale, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Staff Counsel team is excited to add a California‑licensed Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to our growing practice. This role offers true flexibility—remote, hybrid, or in‑office—with in‑person Board appearances as needed. We hire across multiple levels based on experience, and candidates may also be eligible for a sign‑on bonus. This is a Full Time / Exempt role.

Requirements

Experience handling workers' compensation matters.
Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR and an ability to maintain confidentiality
Admitted to the bar and must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdictions where assigned
Advocacy: Has the knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another
Communication: Has a knowledge and ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms
Organization Skills: Must have the ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively maximize productivity

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar
Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters and other claims professionals and support staff
Investigative Skills: Has an ability to follow up step by step on inquiry or observation; to trace or track, search or examine with care and accuracy. Specifically, must take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion
Legal Research: Must demonstrate the ability to locate cases, treaties, codified laws and statutes aimed at the discovery and interpretation of law and to draw a reasonable and accurate conclusion or render an opinion there from
Courtroom Skills: Has appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is familiar with the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals.
Dedication to providing the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals

Responsibilities

Investigates and manages Workers’ Compensation cases from inception until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.
Handle a caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases
Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner
Answer and develop theories and affirmative defenses
Engage in routine motion practice, discovery, and research
Handle routine depositions, hearings, conferences, and Trials
Travel to the boards as required