Senior Trial Attorney (BI/UM)
Core
Senior Trial Attorney providing legal representation to USAA members and entities in civil litigation and legal proceedings regarding covered losses.
Role type
Senior IC trial attorney (insurance defense)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and outcomes for insurance claims
Domain
Insurance / Personal Injury / Civil Litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
civil litigation, personal injury defense, trial advocacy, arbitration, deposition taking, settlement negotiation, legal research, legal writing, risk management, mentorship
Preferred skills
jury trial experience, Nevada court system experience, US military legal experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office Tools
Responsibilities
Defends assigned insurance defense cases involving complex liability and medical issues; handles cases through arbitration, trial, and appeal; appears in court for trials, hearings, and mediations; conducts direct settlement negotiations; prepares legal pleadings and trial briefs; takes and defends depositions; provides training to support staff and claims teams; serves as a mentor to other attorneys and legal assistants.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC