Litigation Attorney

The Hanover Insurance Group

Trial Attorney managing civil litigation cases in California, with responsibilities from inception to trial. Collaborating with attorneys and claims professionals to resolve complex auto negligence and liability claims.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience with a focus on commercial auto negligence and general liability cases, including trial and arbitration handling. Proficient in legal research, advocacy, and effective communication with clients and claims professionals.

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Litigation ExperienceTrial ExperienceLegal ResearchAdvocacyCourtroom Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementLegal ResearchCase ManagementDiscoveryMotion PracticeTrial PreparationEvidence GatheringAffirmative Defense DevelopmentCommercial Auto NegligenceCommercial General Liability

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganization SkillsInvestigative SkillsTeam CollaborationConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

MS WordOutlookLexisWestlawLitigation Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice LawValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationClaims ResolutionCourtroom BehaviorLegal ProceedingsClaims Professionals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigates and manages cases of moderate to high exposure in civil State Court litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial.
Responsible for handling cases in commercial auto negligence and commercial general liability.
Works with a team of attorneys and adjusters to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.
Handles an average caseload consisting of moderate to complex exposure commercial auto negligence and commercial general liability claims and coverage matters.
Meets with claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner.
Answers and develops theories and affirmative defenses to incoming lawsuits.
Engages in routine motion practice, discovery and research.
Handles trials and arbitrations.
Periodically presents to claims partners on new developments in the law.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years litigation experience; trial experience preferred.
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 Outlook, MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, litigation management systems, 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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible work arrangements