Lead Workers Compensation 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 hiring an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney licensed and residing in California. With a home base in our Glendale, CA office, this role offers genuine flexibility —on‑site, hybrid, or fully remote for California‑based attorneys. Step into a collaborative, well‑resourced legal team where your skill and judgment make an immediate impact. Position Overview/Summary Independently investigates, manages and tries workers compensation cases. Other attorneys may be assigned to work under this attorney’s direction where case complexity requires. Serve as mentor to developing attorneys. Responsibilities / Essential Functions Handles a case load of California workers’ compensation cases. Provides direction and mentoring to others. May assist Managing Attorney as needed in assigning cases, participating in roundtables, developing strategy, and/or evaluating staff attorneys and support staff. Essential Skills and Experience 10+ years of experience preferred. Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California. Must have workers’ compensation trial experience. Demonstrated ability to handle high exposure cases. Admitted to the bar and must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdictions where assigned. 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: Exceptional ability to advocate on behalf of Hanover’s insureds in workers’ compensation disputes. Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to consistently and significantly influence claim outcomes through highly 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 undue 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: Demonstrates exceptional courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is an expert with 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 a first‑rate 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 workers' compensation insurance. Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and is able to be resilient, shift and remain on course. Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others. Physical Demands & Work Environment Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment. Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods. Required to work on‑site as needed. Ability to travel as necessary. Ability to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week. Ability to work in a fast paced, changing or stressful environment. Ability to perform work in a noisy/loud work environment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to travel 25% of the time (within the state of California) as needed. Ability to attend in‑person meetings, in‑person appearances/conferences trials at the WCAB as needed. Willing to travel outside of local county of residence. 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 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401K with a company match PTO Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE On‑site medical/wellness center (Worcester only) Equal Opportunity Employment 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.