Attorney - Insurance Defense - Work From Home/Sacramento Area Job at Mercury Insurance Group
Are you interested in working for a company that’s been recognized as one of ‘America’s Best Insurance Companies’?
Bretoi, Lutz & Stele, House Counsel for Mercury Insurance is currently seeking an Attorney II to join our team in Sacramento! **This position will require in-person court appearances and hearings/trials in the surrounding area**
Mercury was recently named one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine for the third consecutive year. We have also been recognized seven times by Forbes as one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” At Mercury, people come first. We offer bonus potential, excellent benefits, matching 401(k), Company vehicle, employee activities, and many more perks.
Overview of Benefits:
Choosing a career at Mercury Insurance has a number of great advantages including:
· Competitive salaries, annual incentive | Performance based quarterly bonus program
· Full medical, dental, life, & vision care coverage
· 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
· Great work environment
· Promotional opportunities
· Company vehicle (fuel and maintenance included)
· Education assistance
· Auto insurance discount
· Employee assistance program
· Health club and wellness benefits
· Child & dependent care spending account
· Paid vacation (10 days, 1st year), sick days, & 9 paid holidays
Job Overview:
As an Attorney II at Mercury, you will provide legal representation to Mercury and/or their insured in the defense of moderate to complex personal injury lawsuits. Case management begins from the initial stages of filing responsive pleadings through discovery and ultimately trial. Your case management responsibility includes developing and implementing strategies for all stages of litigation while collaborating with our claims partners and clients. Your team, consisting of a secretary, paralegal, support specialist, will assist you in preparing necessary legal documentation, conducting depositions, investigating/researching, and evaluating cases for settlement, arbitration, and trial.
Experience:
Strong communication and negotiation skills to represent client and Company interests in litigation.
Able to effectively direct legal support staff in daily operations to ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned work.
Able to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills needed to manage a reasonable caseload.
Requires a law degree and admission to the Bar in the state(s) where practicing.
Minimum of 3-5 years insurance defense experience with jury trial experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $97,635.00 - $180,874.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
We are currently remote
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently a licensed and practicing attorney in the state of California?
- How many years of experience do you have practicing insurance defense or personal injury litigation?
- How many jury trials have you completed?
- What are your salary expectations?
Work Location: Remote
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