Trial Attorney (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 defense.
Role type
Senior IC trial attorney (insurance defense)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and outcomes for insurance claims
Domain
Insurance / Personal Injury Litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
civil litigation, trial practice, arbitration, settlement negotiation, legal research, legal writing, risk management
Preferred skills
Alabama court system experience, first chair jury trial experience, Mississippi/Tennessee licensure, US military legal experience
Technologies
trial-related technology
Responsibilities
Manage caseload of P&C insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and appeal; appear in court for trials, hearings, and depositions; conduct direct settlement negotiations; prepare legal pleadings and trial briefs; provide legal advice to clients and claims teams; train support staff on litigation processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC