Trial Attorney 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.
Role type
Senior trial attorney (personal injury/insurance defense)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and outcomes for insurance claims
Domain
Insurance law / Personal injury litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Civil litigation management, trial advocacy, settlement negotiation, legal research, legal document drafting, risk management, training delivery
Preferred skills
First chair jury trial experience, staff counsel setting experience, US military legal experience
Technologies
Trial-related technology
Responsibilities
Independently manage caseload of Property and Casualty 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; stay current on statutes and case law; train support staff and Claims teams on legal changes and processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC