Attorney I

Mercury Insurance; California (MO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation

Flexible remote work

Company vehicle

Job summary

Mercury Insurance is seeking an Attorney I to defend personal injury cases in a role that may be remote with in-person requirements in California. Most cases involve values around $50,000 or less, with opportunities for bonus and a company vehicle.

The position emphasizes handling cases from inception through post-trial motions, including bench and jury trials and arbitration, with a compensation package reflecting a competitive base salary and incentive pay.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the practicing state(s).
• Preferred: law degree from an ABA or state-accredited law school and bar admission in practicing state(s).

Responsibilities

• Comprehensively review new and transfer file assignments with initial evaluation letter to claims and service of initial discovery within 30 days.
• Summarize discovery responses and medical records within 30 days.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses and prepare deposition summaries within 20 days.
• Conduct law and motion: legal research, prepare motions, oppositions and replies; appear in court for law and motion.
• Prepare for trial, manage pretrial documents, motions in limine, and conduct all facets of jury trial and posttrial motions.
• Assist in defending the insured, including assignments from senior attorneys.

Skills

Effective communication

Persuasion

Analytical skills

Exceptional communication

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

Job description

Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026!

Position Summary

An Attorney I is the primary attorney assigned to a caseload defending 1 and 3 party cases relating to the defense of personal injury lawsuits. Most cases are valued at $50,000 or less. Cases are handled from inception through posttrial motions including bench trials, jury trials, and binding arbitration. Benefits include competitive base salary, incentive compensation, flexibility to work remotely, and a company vehicle.

Geo-Salary Information

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

In CA: Typical hiring range is $123,0477.70 to $150,428.30

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Responsibilities

• Essential job functions include a comprehensive review of new and transfer file assignments with initial evaluation letter to claims and service of initial discovery within 30 days of receipt of assignment.
• Summarizing discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receipt.
• Taking and defending depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses and completion of deposition summaries within 20 days.
• Law and motion: legal research; preparation of motions, oppositions and replies to motion; court appearance at law and motion.
• Trial preparation, trial and posttrial motions. This includes but is not limited to preparation of pretrial documents, motions in limine and oppositions thereto; all facets of a jury trial, trial motions and posttrial motions.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as may be necessary to adequately defend the insured including assignments from managing and senior managing attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) were practicing.
• Preferred: Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) were practicing.

Experience

• Minimum: Licensed in the state(s) where practicing.
• Preferred: 3 plus years as a licensed attorney with insurance defense experience. 1st and 2nd chair trial experience a plus.

Skills And Abilities

• Minimum: Effective communication, persuasion and analytical skills. Requires considerable automobile travel, up to 20% of work time. Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for position. Must be able to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills necessary to manage a caseload with exposures up to $50,000.
• Preferred: Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Why choose a career at Mercury?

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.

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

Perks And Benefits

We offer many great benefits, including:

• 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

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $94,458.00 - USD $179,048.00 /Yr.