Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercury Insurance is a well-recognized company in the insurance sector, seeking a Support Attorney to assist in pre-trial litigation and legal representation. The role involves preparing legal documents, advising clients, and supervising legal staff to ensure efficient operations.
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
Skills
- Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) where 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
- Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) where 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
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
Company Overview
Mercury Insurance has offered quality insurance for personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical breakdown protection. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.mercuryinsurance.com.