Support Attorney

Mercury Insurance Co.; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote-friendly work option

Paid time off

Bonuses and incentive programs

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Employee recognition

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Mercury Insurance Co. is seeking an attorney with strong pre-trial litigation experience to support an Attorney IV. Responsibilities include trial support, depositions, and preparation of law and motion documents, with client and claims advisement through post-trial procedures.

The role requires admission to the bar in one of the practicing states and rising responsibility in insurance-defense cases. Expect travel and collaboration with a team of legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the practicing state(s).
• Strong legal research and writing abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-trial litigation from initial file assignment through trial and post-trial procedures.
• Prepare necessary legal documentation and advise clients and claims personnel on legal issues.
• Provide representation to insureds and the company before courts, arbitration panels or administrative bodies.
• Supervise paralegals and support staff to ensure timely completion of work.

Skills

Legal research

Trial support

Deposition prep

Document drafting

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

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

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.

Geo-Salary Information

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

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$83,670.00 to $161,815.00 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

In CA: Typical hiring range is $110,468.25 to $135,016.75

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:

• 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.

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: Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) were 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.

Skills And Abilities

• Minimum: 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.
• Preferred: Exceptional communication 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

Why choose a career at Mercury?

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 $83,670.00 - USD $161,815.00 /Yr.