Los Angeles - Attorney Coverage II - Work from Home
Overview:
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 for experienced attorney, normally with at least ten years experience as Coverage Attorney I. Includes Coverage Attorney I duties and additionally review of Company proposals for insurance policy language and Underwriting and Claims Department procedures.Consultation and preparation of Company training materials pertinent to insurance coverage issues. Occasional participation in in-person or telephonic Company meetings concerning the same. Temporary stand-in for Supervising Coverage Attorney, reviewing the work of his or her colleagues during the absence of the Supervising attorney.
Job Functions:
Detailed review of claim and underwriting files, using multiple Company information platforms, and identification and analysis of legal issues presented in more complex files.
Research of legal authorities on computer databases.
Composition of written opinions including specific recommendations for resolution of the issue or for further investigation. Includes crafting of letters for use by Company personnel when requested.
Fielding of less formal inquiries from Company personnel via telephone or email.
Review of Company proposals for insurance policy language and drafting of suggested language to address perceived shortcomings in the existing forms. Also consultation on Company training materials.
Mentoring less-experienced colleagues including discussing individual files with new issues.
Education:
Requires a law degree and admission to the Bar in the state(s) where practicing.
Experience:
10 years experience as an Insurance Coverage Attorney
Exceptional research and writing skills
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong legal research and analysis skills particularly focused on the abstract field of insurance law;Advanced proficiency in written communication.
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.
Pay Range: USD $112,946.00 - USD $209,238.00 /Yr.