Legal Assistant (BI/UM)
About The Position
USAA is seeking a Legal Assistant (BI/UM) for its staff counsel law office in Fairfax, Virginia. The role provides assistance with legal work reviewed and approved by a supervising attorney, including research, contract administration, document preparation, and trial preparation. The legal work involves personal injury auto defense, including motor vehicle accident claims, insurance coverage matters, liability disputes, settlements, and litigation. The position has a flexible work environment, with most work performed at the staff counsel’s office and from home. Relocation assistance is not available. The role may involve communicating with USAA members, attorneys, outside counsel, and other parties, as well as supporting legal and administrative operations.
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, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant supporting attorneys in a personal injury law firm or litigation practice.
- Experience using court e-filing platforms and systems in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
- Experience managing complex attorney calendars and scheduling depositions, mediations, independent medical examinations, client appointments, and case-related meetings.
- Strong administrative support skills, including preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing correspondence, maintaining case files, obtaining medical records and bills, and serving as a primary point of contact for clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems.
- US military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.
Responsibilities
- Gather documents and information for legal assignments to support the investigative process of a trial.
- Assist with research documents and prepare reports under supervision.
- Support administrative tasks, including calendar responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met, check writing and requesting, copying, and handling mail.
- Help facilitate the exchange of information 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 that require escalation.
- Ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Parental benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Paid time off program
- Paid holidays
- 16 paid volunteer hours
- Wellness programs
- Career path planning
- Continuing education
- Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
