Attorney II

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 2026! Position Summary An Attorney II is the primary attorney assigned to a caseload defending 1st and 3rd party cases relating to the defense of personal injury lawsuits. Most cases involve injections without completed surgeries and case values up to $150,000. Cases are handled from inception through posttrial motions including bench trials, jury trials, and binding arbitration. Geographic Salary Information In CA: Typical hiring range is $171,148.50 to $209,181.50. The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location. An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process. Responsibilities Comprehensive review of new and transfer file assignments with initial evaluation letter to claims and service of initial discovery within 30 days of receipt of assignment. Summarizing discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receipt. Taking and defending depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses and completion of deposition summaries within 20 days. Law and motion: legal research; preparation of motions, oppositions and replies to motion; court appearance at law and motion. Trial preparation, trial and posttrial motions. This includes but is not limited to preparation of pretrial documents, motions in limine and oppositions thereto; all facets of a jury trial, trial motions and posttrial motions. Other miscellaneous tasks as may be necessary to adequately defend the insured including assignments from managing and senior managing attorneys. Education Minimum: Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing. Preferred: Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing. Experience Minimum: 3+ years of insurance defense or related experience. Experience as the primary attorney defending personal injury lawsuits. 3+ insurance defense personal injury trials to verdict or equivalent litigation experience. Preferred: 5+ years of insurance defense experience; 7+ insurance defense personal injury trials to verdict. Skills And Abilities Minimum: Comprehensive knowledge of insurance, torts, evidence, civil procedure, and trial practice. Effective communication, persuasion and analytical skills. Requires considerable automobile travel, up to 20% of work time. Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for the position. Must be able to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills necessary to manage a caseload with exposures up to $150,000. Preferred: Exceptional communication, use of persuasion and analytical skills. Benefits 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 Pay Range: USD $128,136.00 - USD $252,194.00 /Yr. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mercury General