Sr Support Attorney

Mercury Insurance; California (MO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote work US

Paid time off

Bonus programs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) match

Engaging environment

Promotion opportunities

Education assistance

Professional development

Recognition program

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Mercury Insurance in California is seeking an experienced Attorney IV to support high‑exposure files, summarize discovery and medical records, take and defend party, lay and expert depositions, perform legal research, and prepare trial documents. Under supervision, you will assist with law and motion and trial support, potentially serving as 2nd chair.

A law degree and bar admission are required; CA pay ranges from $137,522.70 to $168,083.30, with the final base salary varying by experience and

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and bar admission in the practicing state.
• Knowledge of insurance defense and trial procedures is preferred.
• Ability to conduct legal research and prepare motions.

Responsibilities

• Summarize discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receipt.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses and experts; summarize within 15 days.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, oppositions and replies; attend law and motion.
• Prepare trial documents and provide trial support; participate in trials as needed.
• Coordinate with trial attorneys and ensure compliance with deposition/video requirements.
• Manage high-volume caseload with independence and strong organizational skills.

Skills

Deposition

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Writing & analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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

Works under the direct supervision of an Attorney IV, providing support on high exposure files in the nature of summarizing discovery/medical records; taking and defending party, witness and expert depositions; research; law and motion; preparation of trial documents; and trial support/2nd chair trials.

Geo-Salary Information

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

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$101,167.00 to $204,439.00 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

In CA: Typical hiring range is $137,522.70 to $168,083.30

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

• Summarizing discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of office receipt.
• Taking and defending depositions of parties, lay witnesses and expert witnesses. Complete deposition summary within 15 days of deposition.
• Law and Motion: Legal research; preparation of motions, oppositions and replies to motions; court appearance at law and motion
• Trial support: Preparation of all necessary trial documents including motions in limine and opposition thereof; CCP
• 2025.340(m) compliance of video depositions; attending trial and supporting trial attorney including but not limited to trial research, motions for directed verdict, nonsuit, direct and cross examination of witnesses.
• Other miscellaneous assignments as directed by Attorney IV. Able to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills needed to manage high volume of cases.
• Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 7.5 hours and 37.5 hours per week
• Other functions may be assigned

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: 5 plus years as a licensed attorney. 3+ years insurance defense experience or equivalent relative experience.
• Preferred: 10 plus years as a licensed attorney preferred. 5+ years insurance defense experience preferred. Insurance defense BI trial experience preferred. Significant experience in expert witness discovery and trial practice.

Skills And Abilities

• Minimum: Comprehensive knowledge of insurance law, tort law, evidence code, civil procedure, and trial procedure. Strong communication, persuasion, writing and analytical skills. Ability to effectively conduct and defend party, witness, and expert depositions. Strong research and law and motion skills. Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for position. Requires considerable automobile travel, up to 20% of the work time.
• Preferred: Exceptional communication, use of persuasion and analytical skills.

About The Company

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

• 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 $101,167.00 - USD $204,439.00 /Yr.