[Remote] Staff Attorney

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercury Insurance is a leading insurance provider dedicated to helping people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to support pre-trial litigation, prepare legal documentation, and provide representation in court for personal injury lawsuits while supervising legal staff.

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

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