Support Attorney
About The Position
Generally works under the direct supervision of an Attorney IV, providing support to said Attorney IV in the nature of trial support, depositions, trial documents, prepare law and motion documents, appear at law and motion and other court hearings, research, medical record review, and other specific case assignments. The attorney will learn extensive knowledge of pre-trial litigation including case evaluation from initial file assignment through trial and post-trial procedures. At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it. Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life. We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.
Requirements
- Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) were practicing.
- Effective communication, persuasion, writing, and analytical skills.
- Must be able to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills.
- Requires considerable automobile travel, up to 20% of the work time.
- Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) were practicing.
- One plus years as a licensed attorney with insurance defense experience or equivalent relative experience.
- 1st and 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Support pre-trial litigation including case evaluation from initial file assignment through trial and post-trial procedures.
- Prepares necessary legal documentation, obtains and prepares pertinent defense information and advises clients and claims personnel on legal issues.
- Provides legal representation to insureds and the Company before courts, arbitration panels or administrative bodies relating to the defense of personal injury lawsuits.
- Effectively supervise and direct subordinate legal staff such as paralegals, secretaries, transcriptionists and support specialists in daily operations to ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned work.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
