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)
- Click here for the full list of Benefits
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:[email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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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.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
- Admission to practice law in New Jersey
- First-chair jury trial experience with cases tried to jury verdict
- Significant commercial lines litigation experience
- Experience handling exposures exceeding $1 million
- Pennsylvania bar admission
- Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Lexis/Westlaw, email, and calendar management
- Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, communication, decision-making, organization, investigation, legal research, courtroom, and trial skills
- Knowledge of property and casualty insurance principles
- Ability and willingness to mentor and teach other attorneys
- Ability to work on-site as needed and travel as necessary
- Ability to work more than 40 hours per week and in stressful, changing environments
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
The Hanover Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Hanover Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The Hanover Insurance Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, spanning medical, dental, vision, life and disability options, alongside wellness supports like coaching and assistance programs. Access to added services such as health advocacy, flu shots, and location-specific on-site clinics appears to strengthen the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) match up to 6% and additional financial programs like profit sharing/pension options in some descriptions. An employee stock purchase discount and free financial planning are also presented as meaningful financial-security add-ons.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits appear generous, with four weeks of PTO at hire, multiple holidays, and the ability to purchase additional PTO. Hybrid/flexible work arrangements are frequently presented as enhancing the overall value of total rewards.
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What We Do
The Hanover is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in the United States. We’ve been named to Forbes’ list of “Best Mid-Size Employers” since 2015, and have more than 4,200 employees in 35 branch offices, covering more than two million individual and business policyholders. As an employer of choice, The Hanover provides a unique experience, combining a long, proud history of delivering its promises, and a forward-thinking, innovative culture mentality. At The Hanover, you will gain new experiences, expand your skill set, and build your career working for an industry leader and one of the fastest growing companies in the insurance industry. Our compensation and benefits programs are based on the strong belief that our people are our company's most valuable asset. We offer comprehensive benefits to help our team members stay healthy, build financial security, balance work and personal responsibilities, and achieve their professional goals.
