Sr Trial Attorney.

The Law Offices of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced trial attorney to join our Virginia staff legal team. The position would handle litigated matters and support litigation and trial strategies throughout the State.  The position would join a team that is located in Henrico, Virginia.  We are open to in-person, hybrid or remote work setup for this role.  

This position investigates and handles civil liability cases from the inception until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial and appeal if necessary. The attorney will work closely with the adjusters and the insureds to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Handles a caseload involving moderate to high exposures pending throughout the State of Virginia.

• Independently handles First Chair Trial duties. 

• Exposures principally involve general liability, premises liability, and auto liability claims.

• Experience with and/or the ability to handle or assist with employment and professional/management liability defense casework is also desirable.

• Independently conducts trials, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and any other legal activity required to resolve cases.

• Prepare pleadings and documents necessary to advance matters through the litigation process.

• Provides legal advice to insured clients, claims professionals, or other company representatives as needed.

• Negotiates settlements as directed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Virginia.  Federal Bar membership is highly desirable. Additional licensure in the State of Maryland or in D.C. is a plus.

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in insurance defense, including first-chair jury trial experience.

• Must demonstrate ability to analyze issues, pro-actively develop effective strategies on pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communication and resolve cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.

• Must have considerable experience in preparing pleadings, completing discovery, handling appearances, motion practice, evaluating claims, negotiating settlement, and preparing for and conducting trials. 

• It is expected that the attorney would be proficient working in a paperless environment, would fully utilize the Legal Files Electronic Case Management System, and would be functional and proficient with the MS Office 365 platform, Adobe Acrobat, and Skype for Business. 

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.  If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform The Hanover Talent Acquisition office. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.