Trial Attorney BI/UM

USAA • Virginia Beach, VA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity We are currently seeking a dedicated personal injury Trial Attorney for our Virginia Beach, VA staff counsel location. In this position, you will provide legal representation to USAA members, insured clients, and USAA entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings pertaining to Property and Casualty covered losses. This position will offer a flexible work environment where most of your time will be working from your home office and at the staff counsel law office. You are expected to travel to attend trial, hearings, depositions, or other case related proceedings as needed. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
• 6 years of experience practicing law handling personal injury or civil litigation or trial cases.
• Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) to be served.
• Experience practicing law in the court systems within the geographic area being served.
• Ability to perform online legal research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six plus years handling insurance defense personal injury cases within a staff counsel setting in the state of Virginia.
• First chair trial experience, including verdicts, in Virginia Courts
• Experience preparing reports and memos for Claims including initial case analysis, discovery and deposition reports, and trial reports and strategy.
• US military experience with skills related to one of the following MOS’s: Navy (Legalman (LN), Marines (4410, 4411, 4402, 4405), Army (27A), USAF (51JX / 5J0X1)

Responsibilities

• Independently manages caseload of simple to moderate Property and Casualty insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal for clients on cases assigned.
• May handle and/or assist with complex litigation cases.
• Appears in court as required, including arbitrations, trials, and mediations.
• Provides legal advice to clients and P&C Claims team members.
• Develops, and implements legal strategy and ongoing budget projections to Claims Litigation, and clients, as appropriate on assigned cases.
• Prepares legal pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs and other legal documents on assigned cases.
• Conducts direct settlement negotiations with plaintiffs' attorneys.
• Stays current on all relevant statutes, case law, office, and trial-related technology.
• Attends courses as assigned to maintain appropriate skill sets for trial.
• Provides training to support staff, P&C Claims and Claims Litigation regarding changes in law, litigation and/or and other processes.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.
• These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
• Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
• For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level