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
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, settlement negotiation, legal research, legal document drafting, risk management, training delivery
Preferred skills
Heavy trial experience with verdicts in Georgia Courts, experience in staff counsel environment, US military legal experience (Navy Legalman, Marines, Army JAG, USAF JAG)
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 briefs; provide legal advice to clients and claims teams; train support staff on changes in law and processes.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC