Overview In this hybrid role, you handle complex insurance defense cases from filing to resolution, working closely with claims and business partners. You will manage moderate to high-exposure civil litigation, guiding matters through discovery, settlement, or trial. You collaborate with adjusters and clients to resolve claims efficiently while upholding Hanover's CARE values. This position offers hands-on trial exposure, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to broaden expertise across related legal areas. You join a mission-driven team focused on service, integrity, and professional development.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
Responsibilities- Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases cost-effectively
- Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and other required legal activities
- May independently conduct trials
- Advise claim professionals on evaluations of legal files
- Provide legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed
- Negotiate settlements as directed
- Attend round table discussions on case status and trial preparedness
Key requirements- Preferred: insurance defense trial experience
- Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR; ability to maintain confidentiality
- Admitted to the Virginia Bar and licensed to practice law
- Ability to work in a team with attorneys, adjusters, and staff
- Computer literacy: MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, email/calendar management
- Strong advocacy for moderate to complex cases
- Proven negotiation skills to influence outcomes
- Clear communication translating legal concepts to lay terms
- sound decision-making in complex situations
- Excellent organization and prioritization
- Investigative skills with careful evidence handling
- Legal research proficiency to interpret statutes and precedents
- Courtroom skills and appropriate conduct; willingness to explore related areas (employment, professional liability)
- Proactive career development and ongoing skills maintenance
- Trial presentation abilities
- Knowledge of property and casualty insurance policies; industry awareness
- Agility and adaptability; mentoring capability
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Team collaboration
- MS Word
- Lexis/Westlaw
- Email/calendar management
