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The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join our Tennessee-based litigation team. In this role, you will independently manage a complex caseload from inception through resolution, partnering with claims professionals and insured clients to deliver strategic, cost-effective outcomes and exceptional legal representation.

The Hanover offers flexible work arrangements, and this role can be performed in-office, or through a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Tennessee, with Georgia bar admission strongly desired but not required. Insurance defense litigation experience is required. While trial experience is preferred, attorneys with strong litigation backgrounds—including motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other advocacy experience—are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills, along with the ability to effectively manage complex matters and drive favorable results.

At The Hanover, our Care Values guide everything we do. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where attorneys are empowered to make an impact, build strong partnerships, and grow their careers while delivering outstanding service to our customers.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME, EXEMPT ROLE.

Position Overview:

Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and effectively as possible.

In This Role, You Will:

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

What You Need To Apply:

• Preferred to have insurance defense trial experience
• Minimum 5+ years litigation experience; trial experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions, maintaining active status and good standing.
• 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:  Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderate and complex cases
• Negotiation Skills:        Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of 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 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,  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: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals.  Willingness to stretch into other areas of law such as employment and Professional liability matters.  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 the 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