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The Hanover Insurance Group · 1 day ago

Insurance Defense Attorney, Civil Litigation

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

The Hanover Insurance Group has been committed to delivering on promises for over 170 years. They are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to handle the defense of automobile and general liability personal injury cases, managing caseloads with support from other attorneys and staff.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Engage in all facets of litigation, including, but not limited to, preparing responsive pleadings, issuing and responding to written discovery, interviewing witnesses, preparing for and attending/conducting court hearings, depositions, settlement conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trial

Research legal issues and evaluate the case in terms of liability, damages, and exposure, and communicate same with clients and Claims professionals

Regularly and timely communicate with clients and Claims professionals to discuss case status and case resolution strategies

Proactively move cases forward toward resolution

Participate in roundtable discussions of cases with Staff Counsel managers, Claims managers, Claims adjusters, and others

Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements

Work with other Hanover attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to accomplish goals and objectives of the Staff Counsel organization

Qualification

Litigation experienceGeorgia Bar admissionLegal researchTrial skillsCourtroom skillsInvestigative skillsNegotiation skillsCommunicationAgilityBusiness knowledgeComputer literacyTeamworkOrganization skillsDecision makingMentoringAdaptabilityConfidentiality

Required

Experience in automobile and general liability matters representing defendants or plaintiffs

The candidate will be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and a member in good standing to the Georgia Bar

Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability and willingness to travel, as needed

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 moderately 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 regarding inquiries or observations. 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 therefrom

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

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

Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals

Business/Industry: Knowledgeable of current and possible future trends affecting The Hanover Insurance Group's businesses; Knowledgeable in the basic principles of property and casualty insurance

Agile and Adaptive: Able to shift track and remain on course

Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others