Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Hanover Insurance Group • Southfield, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Staff Counsel team is currently seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join our Michigan team. This position is remote based with in-person Board appearances as necessary. This position is based in our Southfield, MI office. We will consider hybrid and fully remote work arrangements. This is a Full Time / Exempt role.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years litigation experience
• 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

What This Job Offers

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