Attorney III

10-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Attorney III - Remote (Southern or Northern California)

Salary Range: $121,962 USD to $225,892 USD

Location: Southern or Northern California (Remote)

Company: Mercury Insurance

Department: Legal

Experience: 10-15 years insurance defense experience with significant jury trial experience

H1: Join the Amazing Team at Mercury Insurance as an Attorney III in Southern or Northern California

H2: Be Part of a Forbes Award-Winning Company and Make a Difference in People's Lives

Bold Headline: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in People's Lives as an Attorney III at Mercury Insurance

The Opportunity:

Mercury Insurance, a leading insurance company with over 60 years of experience, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Attorney III to join their legal team. This is a remote position, allowing the flexibility to work from anywhere in Southern or Northern California. With a competitive salary range of $121,962 USD to $225,892 USD and a variety of benefits, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal representation to Mercury and/or their insured in the defense of complex personal injury lawsuits with exposures in excess of $100,000.
- Manage a caseload from initial stages of filing responsive pleadings through discovery and ultimately trial.
- Develop and implement strategies for all stages of litigation while collaborating with claims partners and clients.
- Direct legal support staff in daily operations to ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned work.
- Conduct depositions, investigate/research, and evaluate cases for settlement, arbitration, and trial.
- Utilize strong communication and negotiation skills to represent client and company interests in litigation.

Requirements:

- Law degree and admission to the Bar in the state(s) where practicing.
- Reside in the state and geographic region where assigned files are venued.
- 10-15 years insurance defense experience with significant jury trial experience.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Able to effectively direct legal support staff and manage a reasonable caseload.
- Ability to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills.

Why Choose Mercury Insurance:

- Forbes award winner for one of America's Best Midsize Employers in 2024.
- One team with a common goal to help others.
- Embraces diverse perspectives and includes everyone to serve customers from all walks of life.
- Competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits.
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions.
- Paid time off, including vacation time, sick time, and 9 paid company holidays.
- Incentive bonus programs, including 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 with promotional opportunities.
- Education assistance and 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.

Join Our Team:

At Mercury Insurance, we believe in making a difference in people's lives. We care about our people and their wellbeing, and we reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help them reach their health, retirement, and professional goals. Join our team and be part of a Forbes award-winning company that values diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. Apply now for the Attorney III position and make a positive impact on our customers and communities.

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Competitive compensation, flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States, paid time off, incentive bonus programs, medical/dental/vision/life/pet insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, engaging work environment, promotional opportunities, education assistance, professional/personal development opportunities, company recognition program, health and wellbeing resources.

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Communication, Negotiation, Case Management, Legal Documentation, Depositions, Investigation, Research, Jury Trial Experience

Law Degree, Admission to State Bar.

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or through a job search engine.

Qualification and Experience Law Degree, Admission to State Bar, Residency in Assigned State and Geographic Region

Legal