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.
Role type
Trial Attorney (Insurance Defense)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and outcomes for P&C insurance claims
Domain
Insurance Law / Property & Casualty
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
civil litigation, trial advocacy, arbitration, settlement negotiation, legal research, legal document drafting, case strategy development, risk management
Preferred skills
insurance defense personal injury cases, staff counsel experience, first-chair trial experience, Texas court system experience, military 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, motions, and trial briefs; provide legal advice to clients and claims teams; train support staff on changes in law and litigation processes.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC