Insurance Defense Attorney

Title: Insurance Defense Attorney

(REMOTE)

Location:

Glendale, CA, USA•

Orange County, CA, USA•

Los Angeles County, CA, USA

Job Description:

Hanover Staff Counsel team is currently seeking a Sr. Trial Attorney for its California office. Hybrid/remote/in-person options available. This is a full time, exempt role.

Position Summary:

As an insurance defense attorney in our California office, you will be part of a team providing legal representation to Hanover's insureds before courts and arbitration panels in all aspects of litigation. You will investigate and manage cases of low, moderate and complex exposure in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial. You will be responsible for handling cases involving automobile negligence and general liability matters. You will work with a team of attorneys and adjusters to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.

In This Role You Will:

• Handle a moderate caseload consisting of low to complex exposure in automobile negligence and general liability matters.
• Meet with claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner.
• Answer and develop theories and defenses to incoming lawsuits.
• Engage in routine motion practice, discovery and legal research.
• Handle trials and arbitrations.
• Periodically present to claims partners on new developments in the law.

What You Need To Apply

• Minimum 7 years litigation experience; trial experience a plus.
• Experience in professional liability, employment liability, or complex cases a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Admitted to the bar and must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdictions where assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Advocacy: Has the knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another.
• Communication: Has a knowledge and 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.
• Organization Skills: Must have the ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively maximize productivity Desired skills and experience:
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar
• Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters and other claims professionals and support staff.
• Investigative Skills: Has an ability to follow up step by step on inquiry or observation; to trace or track, search or examine with care and accuracy. Specifically, must take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion.
• Legal Research: Must demonstrate the ability to locate 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: Has appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is familiar with the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals. Dedication to providing the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals.

Physical demands & work environment:

• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• 25-30% travel within the state possibility for required court appearances, depositions, mediations.