Trial Attorney PIP & BI/UM
Core
Provide legal representation to USAA members and entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings pertaining to Property and Casualty covered losses, specifically focusing on Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Bodily Injury/Uninsured Motorist (BI/UM) claims.
Role type
Senior IC trial attorney (insurance defense)
Builds
Legal strategies, court appearances, and settlements for P&C insurance defense cases
Domain
Insurance / Personal Injury Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
civil litigation, trial advocacy, settlement negotiation, legal research, case management, legal writing, risk management
Preferred skills
first chair jury trial experience, Michigan court system experience, military legal experience (Navy, Marines, Army, USAF)
Technologies
online legal research tools, trial-related technology
Responsibilities
Independently manage caseload of simple to moderate P&C insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and appeal; appear in court for arbitrations, trials, and mediations; conduct direct settlement negotiations with plaintiffs' attorneys; prepare legal pleadings, motions, and trial briefs; provide legal advice to clients and Claims teams; train support staff on changes in law and litigation processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC