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Position Overview:

Our California Staff Counsel group is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to defend Hanover‑insured clients in personal injury and property damage matters. You will manage your own caseload from initial responsive pleadings through resolution, whether by settlement, dismissal, or trial.

This role offers a high level of autonomy, a steady flow of diverse litigation work, and the opportunity to partner closely with skilled claims professionals and insured clients. While the position is based in our Glendale, CA office, we support in‑office, hybrid, and fully remote work arrangements for California‑licensed attorneys.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Handles a caseload which includes primarily general liability litigated disputes, which includes cases involving slip/trip and fall incidents, automobile accidents, and property damage disputes, among other matters.
• Independently conducts trials, depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations or any other legal activity required to resolve cases.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Staff Counsel and panel firms to prepare for and try cases when appropriate.
• Daily communications with insured clients and claim professionals concerning the status and evaluations of legal files.
• Provides legal advice and recommendations to insured clients and claim professionals.
• Negotiates settlements directly with claimants, opposing counsel, and mediators.
• Maintain paperless files.

Position Requirements

• Active license to practice law in California state courts.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in handling litigated personal injury/property damage disputes.  Defense litigation experience preferred.
• Trial experience desired.
• Strong command of California procedural and substantive law, including local rules
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, pro-actively develop effective strategies on pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Hands‑on experience with responsive pleadings, court appearances, motion practice, case valuation, settlement work, and trial preparation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage a caseload effectively.
• Willingness to travel to courts throughout California as needed; remote/virtual appearances encouraged where permitted.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

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.

BENEFITS:

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)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers.  The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.  

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” 

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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Compensation:

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.