Support Attorney
Mercury Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing.
- Minimum: Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing.
- Preferred: One plus years as a licensed attorney with insurance defense experience or equivalent relative experience.
- 1st and 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
- 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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal documentation preparationcase evaluationtrial procedurespersonal injury defensearbitrationadministrative lawinsurance defense1st chair trial experience2nd chair trial experience
Soft Skills
supervisiondirectionorganizational skillsindependencecommunication
Certifications
law degreeadmission to the bar