Law Clerk - Temporary

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 2024!

Position Summary:

Temporary Position

As a Law Clerk at Mercury Insurance Group, you will work under the direct supervision of experienced trial lawyers providing support on high exposure, complex injury claims. Your support includes drafting initial pleadings and discovery, responding to discovery, summarizing medical records and discovery, law and motion, research, preparation of trial documents, trial support, Small Claims Court trials, and other specific assignments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Preparation of initial pleadings and discovery.

• Preparation of discovery responses.

• Summarize discovery responses and medical records.

• Legal research and preparation of motions and oppositions to motions.

• Preparation of trial documents including motions in limine and providing trial support.

• Assist the insured in small claims cases by investigating the facts in order to prepare trial briefs, prepare the insured for trial, attend trial and defend the company when listed as a named party to the action.

• Assume other responsibilities as directed.

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree and/or attendance in law school

Education:

• Completion of 1st year of law school.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of insurance, tort law, evidence and Code of Civil Procedure.

• Effective communication, persuasion, writing and analytical skills.

• Must also reside in the geographic region where the office is located.

Why choose a career at Mercury?

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

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.