Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

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 team is currently seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney who resides in California. This position is remote based or hybrid depending on candidates location. In-person Board appearances required as necessary.

Position Overview:

Investigates and manages Workers’ Compensation cases from inception until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. This is a Full Time / Exempt role.

In this role, you will:

• Handle a caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases
• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner
• Answer and develop theories and affirmative defenses
• Engage in routine motion practice, discovery, and research
• Handle routine depositions, hearings, conferences, and Trials
• Travel to the boards as required

What you need to apply:

• Minimum 4 years litigation experience
• 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
• 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

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.

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)
• for the full list of Benefits

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