Sr Support Attorney

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.

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.

• 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 thereto; 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

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

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.

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