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The Hanover Insurance Group · 3 hours ago

Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Glendale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The Hanover Insurance Group has been dedicated to delivering on their promises for over 170 years. They are seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to investigate and manage Workers’ Compensation cases from inception to conclusion, working closely with clients and adjusters to resolve claims efficiently.

Insurance

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Workers' Compensation DefenseLitigation ExperienceLegal ResearchCourtroom SkillsInvestigative SkillsComputer LiteracyAdvocacyCommunicationOrganization Skills

Required

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

Preferred

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