Trial Attorney PIP & BI/UM

USAA•Bloomfield Hills, MI

6d•$114,080 - $218,030•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a personal injury and PIP Trial Attorney for its Detroit, Michigan staff counsel location. The attorney provides legal representation to USAA members, insured clients, and USAA entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings involving Property and Casualty covered losses. The position has a flexible work environment, with time spent both at the Detroit staff counsel office and working from home. Travel is expected as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, and other case-related proceedings. Relocation assistance is not available. The attorney independently manages simple to moderate Property and Casualty insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal, and may handle or assist with complex litigation. The role also involves court appearances, legal advice and strategy, preparation of legal documents, settlement negotiations, keeping current with relevant law and trial technology, training others, and compliance risk management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or four years of relevant education and/or experience.
Six years of experience practicing law and handling personal injury, civil litigation, or trial cases.
Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) to be served.
Experience practicing law in court systems within the geographic area being served.
Ability to perform online legal research.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Six or more years of experience handling personal injury and PIP insurance defense cases in a staff counsel setting or law firm in Detroit, Michigan.
First-chair jury trial experience, including verdicts, in Michigan.
US military experience with skills related to these MOSs: Navy Legalman (LN); Marines 4410, 4411, 4402, or 4405; Army 27A; or USAF 51JX or 5J0X1.
US military experience gained through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

Independently manage assigned simple to moderate Property and Casualty insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal.
Handle or assist with complex litigation cases.
Appear in court as required, including for arbitrations, trials, and mediations.
Provide legal advice to clients and P&C Claims team members.
Develop and implement legal strategy and ongoing budget projections for Claims Litigation and clients, as appropriate, on assigned cases.
Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs, and other legal documents.
Conduct direct settlement negotiations with plaintiffs' attorneys.
Stay current on relevant statutes, case law, office and trial-related technology; attend assigned courses to maintain trial skills.
Provide training to support staff, P&C Claims, and Claims Litigation regarding changes in law, litigation, and other processes.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.