Senior Trial Attorney: First Chair in Insurance Defense

EPITEC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our Virginia staff legal team. The attorney will handle litigated matters and guide trial strategies with a focus on efficient resolution across the state.

Remote, hybrid, or on-site work arrangements are available. The role requires strong First-Chair trial experience in insurance defense, excellent communication with claims partners, and the ability to manage complex cases through discovery and trial.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia.
• Minimum 3+ years of insurance defense experience including first-chair jury trials.
• Strong analytical, strategic and communication skills with claims teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload with moderate to high exposures across Virginia.
• Independently serve as first-chair at trials.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, motions and trial preparation.
• Provide legal guidance to insureds and claims professionals.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on litigation strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Virginia Bar

First-chair trial

Insurance defense

Tools

Legal Files

MS Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Skype for Business

Job description

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our Virginia staff legal team. The attorney will handle litigated matters and guide trial strategies with a focus on efficient resolution across the state.

Remote, hybrid, or on-site work arrangements are available. The role requires strong First-Chair trial experience in insurance defense, excellent communication with claims partners, and the ability to manage complex cases through discovery and trial.