Senior Trial Attorney

Job Title: Senior Trial Attorney

Job Summary:

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a highly experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our New Jersey/Pennsylvania Staff Counsel team. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for handling the defense of personal injury liability cases of moderate to high exposure pending against Hanover's insureds primarily in central and southern New Jersey, and also potentially in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and its surrounding counties) as needs may dictate depending on licensure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and manage assigned cases from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial.
• Work with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.
• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner.
• Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, trials or any other legal activity required.
• Advise claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend conferences with claims personnel.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate required, must have at least 7-10 years of experience handling the defense of personal injury matters.
• Experience at insurance defense litigation firm or litigation focused in-house/staff counsel. In-house staff counsel litigation experience with an insurance company is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be in good standing and admitted to the bar in NJ.
• Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar.
• Work on-site partially as per Company's Hybrid work-at-home/work-at-office policy. Remote work arrangements considered.
• Ability to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and service-oriented environment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE.
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. We provide equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.