Description:
Job Description: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.
We are seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join our Staff Counsel team in California. As part of a supportive and collaborative legal team, you will play a key role in achieving strong outcomes for our policyholders and business.
Position Overview:
As a member of our Staff Counsel group, this attorney will be primarily responsible for handling the defense of litigated claims made against companies in connection with workers' compensation matters. This attorney will also be responsible for investigation and management of assigned cases from the inception of the claim referral to conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial, and working with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. Hanover is committed to accommodating flexible work environments, including remote, hybrid and/or full assignment to its Glendale office.
In this role you will:
- Handles a caseload which includes the defense of workers' compensation claims, working in conjunction with the Claims team;
- Independently conducts depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, trials, or any other legal activity required to resolve cases.
- Daily communications with claim professionals and clients concerning the evaluations of legal files.
- Provides legal advice to claim professionals as needed.
- Negotiates settlements as directed.
- Attend round tables.
- What you need to apply:
- Attorneys must be licensed to practice law in California;
- Must have a minimum of 5 years' litigation experience. Workers' compensation defense, experience representing applicants or some combination of thereof is required.
- Must have a strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as applicable federal, state, and administrative agency rules.
- Must demonstrate an ability to analyze issues, pro-actively develop effective strategies on pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Must have solid experience in preparing responsive pleadings, handling appearances, motion practice, and valuation of claims, settlement and trials.
- Must be willing to work independently with minimal direction, handle matters efficiently, and be willing to travel as necessary for court hearings, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, and other in-person events.
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.
