Trial Attorney PIP & BI/UM
Core
Provide legal representation to USAA members and entities in civil litigation and legal proceedings regarding Property and Casualty covered losses, including personal injury, PIP, and BI/UM cases.
Role type
Senior trial attorney (personal injury/PIP/BI/UM defense)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and outcomes for insurance claims
Domain
Insurance defense, personal injury, property and casualty
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
civil litigation, trial advocacy, arbitration, settlement negotiation, legal research, legal document drafting, risk management, legal strategy development
Preferred skills
first chair jury trial experience, Michigan court system experience, military legal experience (Navy Legalman, Marines, Army JAG, USAF JAG)
Technologies
trial-related technology, online legal research tools
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; provide legal advice to clients and Claims teams; prepare legal pleadings, motions, and trial briefs; train support staff and Claims teams on legal changes and processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC