For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on their promises and being there when it matters the most. They live their values every day, demonstrating they CARE through their values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Staff counsel office for Hanover Insurance seeking an experience litigator for a Six-month contract to assist with defense of personal injury litigation.
This position requires the handling of moderate to higher exposure cases from receipt until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial. Admission in good standing to the Maine Bar is required. Admission to the New Hampshire bar is a plus.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with adjusters and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar is a must. Likewise, possession of a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel to all the venues we cover is essential. This is a full time/exempt position.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner
- Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations or any other legal activity required
- Summarize medical records
- Advises claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files
- Provides legal advice to clients and other claim professionals as needed
- Negotiates settlements as directed
- Attends round tables
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
- 5+ years of experience in automobile and general liability matters representing plaintiffs or defendants
- The candidate will be licensed to practice law in Maine.
- Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR and an ability to maintain confidentiality
- 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 undo 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 on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion
- Legal Research: Proficiency in locating 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: 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. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals
- Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels
- 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
- Business/Industry: Has an interest and solid knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends and information affecting The Hanover Insurance Group’s businesses; Knowledgeable in the basic principles of property and casualty insurance
- Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and is able to be resilient, shift and remain on course