Law Clerk - Southern California

Overview

Position Summary

Launch your legal career with meaningful, hands-on experience at Mercury Insurance. As a Law Clerk, you’ll work closely with experienced trial attorneys supporting complex injury cases and developing the practical skills law school can’t teach on its own.

In this role, you’ll be involved in:

• Drafting pleadings and discovery documents
• Conducting legal research and assisting with motion work
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records and case materials
• Preparing case files and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process

You’ll gain direct exposure to how cases are built and managed from start to finish, while sharpening your writing, analytical, and research skills in a collaborative, professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for law students looking to build a strong foundation in litigation and insurance defense while working alongside a supportive and experienced legal team.

Geo-Salary Information

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

Anticipated range of pay for this role is $45,000 to $55,000

Candidates must reside in Southern California. 

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum: Completion of the 2nd year of law school.
• Preferred: Juris doctor degree.

Experience:

• Minimum: Completion of the 2nd year of law school.
• Preferred: 3rd year law student and/or law school graduate pending bar results.

Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum: Effective communication, persuasion, writing and analytical skills. Completion of torts, evidence and civil procedure preferred. Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for position. Requires automobile travel, up to 20% of work time. Must reside in the geographic region where office is located.
• Preferred: Exceptional communication, persuasion, writing and analytical skills. Completion of torts, evidence, civil procedure, remedies, and trial advocacy preferred. Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for position. Requires automobile travel, up to 20% of work time. Must reside in the geographic region where office is located.

About the Company

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

Perks and Benefits

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.

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