Legal Assistant BI/UM - Entry Level

USAA•Irvine, CA

13d•$43,680 - $76,610•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a Legal Assistant (BI/UM) for its staff counsel law office in Irvine, California. The position provides legal support under the review and approval of a supervising attorney, including research, contract administration, document preparation, and trial preparation. The work involves personal injury auto defense law, including motor vehicle accident claims, insurance coverage matters, liability disputes, settlements, and litigation. The role is expected to work onsite at the Staff Counsel office 3–4 days per week, with the flexibility to work from home on the remaining days. Relocation assistance is not available. The office is located at 2 Park Plaza in Irvine.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
Up to 1 year of experience in legal support or related experience, including multitasking in a fast-paced and complex business environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrative Support assisting attorneys and Legal Assistants at a personal injury law firm or litigation practice, including experience using California court e-filing platforms and systems.
Experience with administrative and clerical duties, including processing incoming and outgoing mail, handling subpoena requests and invoices, scheduling depositions and mediations, coordinating case-related meetings, and providing records to experts.
Strong administrative support skills, including preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing correspondence, maintaining case files, obtaining medical records and bills, and serving as a point of contact for clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
US military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

Gather documents and information for legal assignments to support trial investigations.
Assist with legal research and prepare reports under supervision.
Assist with administrative tasks, including calendar responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met, check writing and requests, copying, and handling mail.
Help facilitate information exchange between attorneys and outside counsel.
Communicate with USAA members as needed to obtain or share information.
Resolve routine issues, collaborate with team members on problem-solving, and identify situations requiring escalation.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.