Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney (Remote/Hybrid)

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join our Tennessee-based litigation team. Independently manages 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 full-time, exempt role offering flexible work arrangements—office, hybrid, or remote. Tennessee bar admission is required; Georgia bar admission is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions.
• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience; trial experience preferred.
• Insurance defense litigation experience is required.
• Strong negotiation, communication and collaboration skills for managing complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases cost-effectively.
• Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or any other required legal activity.
• May independently conduct trials.
• Advises claim professionals on evaluations of legal files.
• Provides legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed.
• Negotiates settlements as directed.
• Attends discussions re case status and trial preparedness.

Skills

Insurance defense

Trial experience

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Legal research

Courtroom skills

MS Word/Westlaw

Education

Tennessee Bar admission

Georgia Bar admission desired

Tools

MS Word

Lexis/Westlaw

Calendar management

Job description

The Hanover Insurance Group seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join our Tennessee-based litigation team. Independently manages 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 full-time, exempt role offering flexible work arrangements—office, hybrid, or remote. Tennessee bar admission is required; Georgia bar admission is strongly desired.