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The Hanover Insurance Group

Legal Document Specialist

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  • Southfield, MI
October 13, 2026 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Hanover Insurance Group's In-House Counsel team is seeking a Legal Document Specialist to join our office in Southfield, MI. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a Hybrid/Flex work arrangement and provides an opportunity to support a collaborative legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys managing legal documentation and processes that contribute to the successful handling of claims and legal matters.   Position Overview: Responsible for coordination of incoming mail and document management for Claims Staff Counsel.  Environment is fast-paced and high volume.  Receives, assembles, and/or distributes incoming and outgoing mail.  Prepares and scans documents.  Responsible for the operation of the scanner module.  Maintains an archived storage area.  Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the internal/external customer.     In this role you will:    Processing of incoming paper and electronic mail Naming, saving, and routing documents to appropriate parties Calendar/diary critical deadlines and appearances Ability to manage confidential documents and financial instruments Ability to prioritize mail and physical evidence and route to the proper attorney – requires discretion, independent judgment, and knowledge of legal process/documents  Responsible for naming convention of documents/files    Copying large files     Open mail by hand or machine    Index scanned document to proper claim folder and identifies the document type    Perform visual quality checks on scanned documents    Process out-bound mail in coordination with other office staff Manage confidential documents and information    Communications and coordination with managers, attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, vendors, and others Other clerical tasks that may be assigned      What you need to apply:    Minimum 3-5 years of related Administrative and document handling experience such as Claims Administration or Legal Admin/Secretary     High school degree or equivalent    Demonstrate the ability to comply with confidentiality guidelines    Accurate detail oriented and organized individual who can maintain a high level of quality   Ability to apply and develop knowledge of basic personal computer applications    Ability to manage a consistent large volume of work    Ability to organize and prioritize    Communicate effectively    Possess a high level of integrity and professionalism    Basic Claims and Staff Counsel knowledge and ability to identify documentation    Easily adapts to new, different, or changing situations, requirements or priorities Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers      Physical Demands & Work environment:    Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment    Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time    Work in-person in the law office a minimum of one day per week Ability to work in a fast paced, changing, or stressful environment   Ability to work independently and with a team and lend assistance and/or coverage to other members of the office, as needed



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