Lead Attorney- Complex Case Team

Hanover Insurance Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Attorney to join their complex case team in Manhattan. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves managing high-stakes litigation while mentoring junior attorneys. The ideal candidate will have significant jury trial experience and be licensed in New York, with a preference for dual licenses in NJ and PA. The company emphasizes career development and offers comprehensive benefits to support work-life balance. If you are passionate about law and eager to tackle complex cases, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO

Cultural Awareness Day

On-site medical/wellness center

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in New York, NJ & PA preferred.
• First chair jury trial experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Handles complex, high exposure lawsuits and mentors other attorneys.
• Provides direction to staff attorneys and evaluates their performance.

Skills

First chair jury trial experience

Commercial lines litigation

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Legal Research

Trial Skills

Investigative Skills

Decision Making

Organization Skills

Mentoring

Education

Licensed to practice law in New York

Dual license with NJ & PA preferred

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, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our staff counsel office is currently seeking a Lead Attorney to join our complex case team in our Manhattan, NY location. This position can accommodate a Hybrid work schedule. Fully remote schedule may be considered.

Position Overview:

Admitted to practice in New York is a requirement. Admitted also in NJ or CT is preferred. Independently investigates, manages and tries the largest, most complex or specialty cases. Other attorneys may be assigned to work under this attorney’s direction where case complexity requires. Serve as mentor to developing attorneys. This is a Full Time/Exempt role.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Handles a case load consisting primarily of large, complex, high exposure lawsuits
• May specialize in several areas of law
• Provides direction and mentoring to others
• May assist Managing Attorney as needed in evaluating staff attorneys and support staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Must have first chair jury trial experience
• Significant experience with commercial lines litigation
• Demonstrated ability to handle exposures of over 1 million dollars
• Admitted to the bar and must be licensed to practice law in New York, dual license with NJ & PA preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR and an ability to maintain confidentiality
• 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: Exceptional ability to assist, defend or plead for another on the most complex cases
• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to consistently and significantly influence claim outcomes through highly 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 undo 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, 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: Demonstrates exceptional courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is an expert with the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals. 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 a first rate 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.

Physical demands & work environment:

• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
• Required to work on-site as needed
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Ability to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing or stressful environment
• Ability to perform work in a noisy/loud work environment
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

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
• 401K with a company match
• PTO
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

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.