Lead Trial Attorney - General Liability

Lead Trial Attorney - General Liability

Job ID #: 4658 Location: Work from Home, CA
Functional Area: Legal SBU: 85100 - Risk Management Claims
Position Type: Full - Time
Education Required: Juris Doctor
Experience Required: 7 - 10 Years
Relocation Provided:

Job Description

Our Policy is Performance

Hanover Insurance is a winning company comprised of outstanding professionals focused on a single vision: to be the very best in our business. At The Hanover you will have the opportunity to: Grow Your Career, Love What You Do and Be Valued for Your Contributions.

Apply today and discover:

- Why in 2011 and 2010, we were recognized by Business Insurance as a Best Places to Work.

- How we continue to grow stronger through acquisitions, increased product offerings and unparalleled credit rating agency upgrades in the industry.

- How we build unique relationships with our Employees, Agent Partners and Customers.

- What it's like to work for the best insurance company in the industry!

Position Overview/Summary:
Based out of Santa Ana, this position investigates and manages liability cases 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 efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

- Handles a caseload involving moderate to high exposures pending throughout the State of California, with primary emphasis in Southern California.

- Exposures principally involve general liability, premises liability, products liability and to a lesser extent, auto liability claims.

- Experience with and/or the ability to handle or assist with a smaller subset of workers' compensation defense casework is also desirable.

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

- Advises claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files.

- Provides legal advice to clients and other claim professionals as needed.

- Negotiates settlements as directed.

- Attends round tables.

Position Requirements

- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California; Federal bar membership is highly desirable.

- Must have a minimum of 8 years experience in general liability matters, 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 solid experience in preparing answers, handling appearances, motion practice, valuation of claims, settlement and trials.

- Background and knowledge in Workers Compensation law and procedure as well as solid knowledge of and practical experience with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act as relevant to the practice is also desired.

- Must be willing to work independently with minimal direction, handle claims efficiently, and we willing to travel as necessary.

Benefits To Joining The Hanover Team:

- Competitive Pay and Benefits

- Retirement/401(k) Program

- Beneficiary and Ability Assist Programs

- Travel Assistance Program

- Adoption Benefit

- Wellness Programs

- Matching Education Gifts Plan

- Employee Development/Education Assistance and Professional/Industry Designation Programs

- Generous "Time Off With Pay"

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), based in Worcester, Mass., is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes The Hanover Insurance Company, also based in Worcester, Citizens Insurance Company of America, headquartered in Howell, Michigan, Chaucer Holdings PLC, based in London and their affiliates.
The Hanover offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to businesses, individuals, and families through a select group of independent agents across the U.S., and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners and their customers for nearly 160 years. The company is ranked among the top 25 property and casualty insurers in the country and maintains excellent ratings from A.M. Best, Standard & Poor's and Moody's.

EEO Statement
The Hanover Insurance Group provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Company is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace.

The Hanover Insurance Group does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. The Hanover Insurance Group will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm that does not have a signed "Employment Agency Agreement" already on file with Human Resources - The Office of Talent Management.