Law Clerk - Southern California

Mercury Insurance Services, LLC•, CA

1d•$51,307 - $92,353•Onsite

About The Position

Mercury Insurance is hiring a Law Clerk to support experienced trial attorneys handling complex injury cases. The role offers hands-on exposure to litigation and insurance defense, with opportunities to develop practical legal writing, analytical, and research skills in a collaborative legal environment. Candidates must reside in Southern California and in the geographic region where the office is located. An in-person interview may be required. The posting provides an anticipated pay range of $45,000 to $55,000 and separately lists a pay range of $51,307 to $92,353 per year. The Law Clerk prepares pleadings, discovery documents and responses, and trial documents; conducts legal research; assists with motions; and reviews and summarizes discovery responses, medical records, and case materials. The clerk also helps prepare case files and supports attorneys through litigation. For small claims matters, the clerk investigates facts, prepares trial briefs, prepares insureds for trial, attends trial, and defends the company when it is a named party. Other responsibilities may be assigned as directed. The position requires automobile travel for up to 20% of work time and compliance with company standards for driving history and current license status.

Requirements

Completion of the second year of law school.
Effective communication, persuasion, writing, and analytical skills.
Meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status.
Be able to travel by automobile for up to 20% of work time.
Reside in the geographic region where the office is located; the posting specifies Southern California.
Completion of torts, evidence, and civil procedure is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Juris doctor degree.
Third-year law student and/or law school graduate pending bar results.
Exceptional communication, persuasion, writing, and analytical skills.
Completion of torts, evidence, civil procedure, remedies, and trial advocacy.

Responsibilities

Prepare initial pleadings and discovery.
Prepare discovery responses.
Summarize discovery responses and medical records.
Conduct legal research and prepare motions and oppositions to motions.
Prepare trial documents, including motions in limine, and provide trial support.
Investigate facts in small claims cases, prepare trial briefs, prepare insureds for trial, attend trial, and defend the company when it is a named party.
Assume other responsibilities as directed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus potential.
Paid time off, including vacation time, sick time, nine paid company holidays, and volunteer hours.
Incentive bonus programs, potentially including holiday, referral, and performance-based bonuses.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Education assistance.
Professional and personal development opportunities.
Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions and child and eldercare resources.
Company recognition program.
Promotional opportunities.
Engaging work environment.