Remote Workers' Comp Defense Attorney

The Hanover Insurance Group; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Company paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Awareness Day

On-site wellness center (Worcester)

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group in California seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join our Staff Counsel team. You will manage defense of litigated workers’ comp claims, from referral to resolution, collaborating with adjusters and insureds.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, or full assignment to our Glendale office, with a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth in a national insurer.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in workers’ compensation defense.
• Strong knowledge of procedural and substantive law, including relevant rules.

Responsibilities

• Defend workers’ compensation claims and manage defense in coordination with Claims team.
• Independently conduct depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and related activities.
• Maintain daily communications with claim professionals and clients regarding case evaluations.
• Provide legal advice to claim professionals as needed and negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend round tables and contribute to strategy discussions.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral & written communication

Case management

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Litigation management software

Document management tools

Job description

The Hanover Insurance Group in California seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join our Staff Counsel team. You will manage defense of litigated workers’ comp claims, from referral to resolution, collaborating with adjusters and insureds.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, or full assignment to our Glendale office, with a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth in a national insurer.