Senior Trial Attorney-Complex Case Team

The Hanover Insurance Group; Evesham Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group in Marlton, NJ seeks a Senior Trial Attorney with 12+ years of insurance defense litigation to join the Complex Case Team. This Full Time role offers a Hybrid work schedule with the possibility of fully remote work. NJ license required; PA license preferred.

Responsibilities include managing large, complex commercial litigation, mentoring junior attorneys, and representing clients from pre-suit to trial. Strong trial and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New Jersey; PA license preferred
• First chair jury trial experience required
• Experience handling large, high-exposure commercial litigation
• Must maintain confidentiality and work in a team environment
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys and staff

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of large, complex, high-exposure lawsuits
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and staff
• Represent and defend clients from pre-suit through discovery and trial
• Coordinate with claims professionals and other attorneys
• Evaluate staff and support staff performance as needed

Skills

First chair jury trial

Commercial lines litigation

Trial management

Mentoring/leadership

Negotiation

Courtroom skills

Team collaboration

Legal research

Education

Licensed to practice law in New Jersey

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, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.

Our staff counsel office is currently seeking a Senior Trial Attorney with 12+ years of insurance defense litigation to join our Complex Case Team in our Marlton, NJ location. This position can accommodate a Hybrid work schedule. Fully remote schedule may be considered.

Position Overview

Admitted to practice in New Jersey is a requirement. Admitted also in PA is strongly 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
• Represent and defend clients from pre-suit investigation through discovery and trial, when needed
• 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 and tried cases to jury verdict
• 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 Jersey, dual license with 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 and defend 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.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

EEO statement

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.

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:[e-mail] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.