Insurance Defense Litigator - Hybrid Trial Attorney

The Hanover Insurance Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group, a long-standing insurer, seeks a Litigation Attorney in Henrico, VA, to manage complex insurance defense matters from inception to trial in a hybrid work setup. You will collaborate with claims professionals and clients to resolve claims efficiently while upholding the highest professional standards.

Applicants should have J.D. and VA bar admission, plus experience in insurance defense.

Qualifications

• J.D. admitted to Virginia bar and eligible to practice law in VA.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Ability to manage moderate to high exposure civil litigation from inception to trial.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases efficiently.
• Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or similar activities.
• Possibly conduct trials independently.
• Advise claim professionals on case evaluations and strategy.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Participate in status discussions and trial readiness reviews.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation strategy

Trial experience

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor

Admitted to VA bar

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

MS Word

Job description

The Hanover Insurance Group, a long-standing insurer, seeks a Litigation Attorney in Henrico, VA, to manage complex insurance defense matters from inception to trial in a hybrid work setup. You will collaborate with claims professionals and clients to resolve claims efficiently while upholding the highest professional standards.

Applicants should have J.D. and VA bar admission, plus experience in insurance defense.