Paralegal - Hybrid Work from Home - Orange County

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!

Bretoi, Lutz & Stele, House Counsel for Mercury Insurance is currently seeking a Paralegal to join our team in Orange County.

This position is work from home and requires that this person must reside in the State and Region where assigned files are venued. - driving radius of Los Angeles.

Position Summary:
The primary job function is to assist house counsel with various pre-trial tasks; draft responses; motions and other legal documents; conduct research projects and gather information for claim cases; and correspond with clients to investigate facts in preparation for trial. Assist insured in small claims cases.

Education:
• AA in Paralegal studies and/or paralegal Certificate preferred

Experience:
• 1+ years related Paralegal experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Knowledge and Skills:

Preparing law and motion work

Preparing responses to discover

Searches for, assembles, and summarizes pertinent information from various sources for the purpose of preparing responses to propounded discovery. Discovery includes, but is not limited to, form interrogatories, special interrogatories, request for admissions, and demand for inspection of documents.

Correspond with clients, attorneys, claims personnel, and other related parties to discuss case status, gather additional information pertinent to the case, and respond to routine inquiries regarding legal procedures.

Produces a variety of written documents utilizing varied and advanced word processing software functions.

Obtains extensions, when necessary, to ensure objections are not waived and responses are timely and proper.

Assists attorney in preparation of cases including those set for trial; including, but not limited to, assembling and identifying exhibits, trial books, motions in limine, expert witness lists, etc.

Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and law and motions, approval and use by attorney. Files pleadings with court clerk; prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document file. Complete special assignments of a legal nature to assist in the management of claim cases.

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:

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.