Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Hanover Insurance Group; Murfreesboro (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group in Tennessee seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to manage a complex civil docket from inception through resolution, coordinating with claims professionals and insured clients to deliver strategic, cost-effective outcomes.

The role supports flexible work arrangements—in-office, hybrid, or remote—requiring Tennessee bar admission and strong defense litigation experience, including motion practice, depositions, and trials.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions.
• Insurance defense litigation experience is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience; trial experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage complex civil litigation from inception to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases cost-effectively.
• Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or other needed legal activities.
• May independently conduct trials.
• Advises claim professionals on evaluation of legal files.
• Negotiates settlements and participates in case status discussions.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Trial experience

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Tennessee Bar admission

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

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. The Hanover offers flexible work arrangements, and this role can be performed in-office, or through a hybrid or remote work arrangement. 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. THIS IS A FULL-TIME, EXEMPT ROLE.

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:

• Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner
• Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or any other legal activity required
• May independently conduct trials
• Advises claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files
• Provides legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed
• Negotiates settlements as directed
• Attends 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 there from Courtroom Skills:

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

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