Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

The Hanover Insurance Group; Murfreesboro (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group in Tennessee is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to independently manage a complex civil caseload from inception to resolution. You will work with claims professionals and insured clients to deliver cost-effective outcomes and top-tier legal representation in a hybrid role requiring three days in a Tennessee office.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of litigation experience, Tennessee Bar admission, and strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience; trial experience preferred.
• Must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar; Georgia bar admission strongly desired but not required.
• Insurance defense litigation experience required; strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage complex civil cases and collaborate with claims professionals.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases cost-effectively.
• Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and other required legal activities.
• May independently conduct trials.
• Advise claim professionals on evaluations of legal files.
• Provide legal advice to clients and adjusters as needed.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in trial preparation.

Skills

Insurance defense

Trial experience

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join our Tennessee-based litigation team. In this role, you will independently manage a complex caseload from inception through resolution, partnering with claims professionals and insured clients to deliver strategic, cost-effective outcomes and exceptional legal representation.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in a Tennessee office. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Tennessee, with Georgia bar admission strongly desired but not required. Insurance defense litigation experience is required. While trial experience is preferred, attorneys with strong litigation backgrounds—including motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other advocacy experience—are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills, along with the ability to effectively manage complex matters and drive favorable results.

At The Hanover, our Care Values guide everything we do. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where attorneys are empowered to make an impact, build strong partnerships, and grow their careers while delivering outstanding service to our customers.

Position Overview

Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and effectively as possible.

In This Role, You Will:

• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner.
• Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or any other legal activity required.
• May independently conduct trials.
• Advise claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files.
• Provide legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend round table discussions re case status and trial preparedness.

What You Need To Apply:

• Preferred to have insurance defense trial experience.
• Minimum 5+ years litigation experience; trial experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions, maintaining active status and good standing.
• 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.
• Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderate and complex cases.
• Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques.
• Communication: Strong 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.
• Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law without procrastination.
• Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity.
• Investigative Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion.
• Legal Research: Proficiency in locating cases, codified laws and statutes aimed at the discovery and interpretation of law and to draw a reasonable and accurate conclusion or render an opinion therefrom.
• Courtroom Skills: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals. Willingness to stretch into other areas of law such as employment and professional liability matters. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals.
• Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels.
• Trial Skills: Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for determination of the facts at issue.
• Business/Industry: Has an interest and solid knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting The Hanover Insurance Group’s businesses; Knowledgeable in the basic principles of property and casualty insurance.
• Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and is able to be resilient, shift and remain on course.
• Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others.

Career Development

It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on‑the‑job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you—at every level—to grow and develop.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) 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)

EEO Statement

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides 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.

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short‑term incentive), long‑term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.