Paralegal

Mercury Insurance

. Assist house counsel with pre-trial tasks .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,514 - $87,406 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files in a paperless environment. Proficient in communication with clients and attorneys, supporting insurance defense and civil litigation processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal CertificateInsurance Defense ExperienceLegal Document DraftingLegal ResearchCase Management Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingLegal ResearchDiscovery ResponsesPleadings PreparationTrial PreparationAffidavit PreparationFact InvestigationEvidence EvaluationStatute ResearchCase Law Analysis

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsEffective CorrespondenceLogical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareCase Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateCompletion of Paralegal Program

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseCivil LitigationLegal PrinciplesLegal TerminologyDiscovery Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist house counsel with pre-trial tasks
Draft responses, motions, pleadings, briefs, appeals, letters and other legal documents
Conduct legal research and investigate facts and case law for claim cases
Search, assemble and summarize information for discovery responses, including interrogatories, requests for admissions and document inspections
Correspond with clients, attorneys, claims personnel and other parties regarding case status, information gathering and routine legal-procedure inquiries
Obtain extensions when necessary to preserve objections and ensure timely responses
Prepare, assemble and format court documents, discovery and pleadings
File pleadings, prepare affidavits of documents and maintain digital case files
Complete legal assignments supporting claim-case management
Prepare drafts of administrative reports, including initial opinions, discovery summaries, medical record summaries, and pre- and post-trial reports
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, trial books, motions in limine, expert witness lists, statements of the case and other trial documents
Assist insureds in Small Claims cases by investigating facts, preparing trial briefs, preparing insureds for trial, attending trials and defending the company when named as a party
Collect and evaluate file evidence and research statutes, case law, vehicle valuation, medical treatment, aerial maps and policy language for Small Claims defense

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association; or qualifying postsecondary paralegal education; or BA/advanced degree plus one year of qualifying law-related experience and attorney declaration; or high school diploma/GED plus three years of qualifying law-related experience and attorney declaration
This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003
Minimum: 0-2 years insurance defense paralegal experience and/or equivalent insurance defense litigation experience
General knowledge of legal principles, terminology and procedures
Written communication skills to draft legal documents supporting and responding to discovery, depositions, motions, and to proofread/edit documents
Ability to work in a paperless environment
Ability to correspond effectively with clients, attorneys and other involved parties
Knowledge and proficiency in word processing and case management software
Completion of 4 hours of continuing education or required hours of education in compliance with State rules
Preferred: Degree in paralegal studies and/or Paralegal Certificate with 1+ insurance defense or civil litigation experience
Preferred: 1-2+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation/insurance defense
Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication and grammatical skills
Preferred: Ability to carry out day-to-day activities logically and effectively and complete assignments promptly

Benefits

Comp & perks

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