Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

The Hanover Insurance Group•Glendale, CA

7d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Hanover is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join its Staff Counsel team in California. The attorney will defend litigated workers’ compensation claims made against companies and manage assigned cases from claim referral through dismissal, settlement, or trial. The role involves working with adjusters, insureds, and the Claims team to resolve claims as efficiently as possible. The position may be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, and/or fully from the Glendale office. The attorney will handle legal proceedings and case activity independently, communicate with claim professionals and clients, provide legal advice, negotiate settlements as directed, and attend round tables. Travel may be required for court hearings, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, and other in-person events.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in California.
At least 5 years of litigation experience.
Workers’ compensation defense experience, experience representing applicants, or a combination of both.
Strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as applicable federal, state, and administrative agency rules.
Ability to analyze issues, proactively develop effective strategies for pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases efficiently and effectively.
Solid experience preparing responsive pleadings, handling appearances and motion practice, valuing claims, negotiating settlements, and conducting trials.
Willingness to work independently with minimal direction and handle matters efficiently.
Willingness to travel as necessary for court hearings, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, and other in-person events.

Responsibilities

Handle a caseload involving the defense of workers’ compensation claims in conjunction with the Claims team.
Independently conduct depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other legal activity needed to resolve cases.
Communicate daily with claim professionals and clients concerning legal file evaluations.
Provide legal advice to claim professionals as needed.
Negotiate settlements as directed.
Attend round tables.
Manage assigned cases from claim referral through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
Work with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K with a company match
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
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