Trial Attorney BI/UM

USAA•San Diego, CA

13d•$114,080 - $218,030•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a Personal Injury Trial Attorney for its staff counsel law offices in San Diego or Irvine, California. The attorney will represent USAA members, insured clients, and USAA entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings involving Property and Casualty covered losses. The role manages assigned cases, provides legal advice, develops legal strategies and budgets, negotiates settlements, and appears in court and other proceedings. The work environment is flexible, with most time spent working from a home office and the staff counsel law office. Travel is expected for trials, hearings, depositions, and other case-related proceedings as needed within the Texas area. Relocation assistance is not available.

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 the 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 insurance defense cases in a staff counsel setting or at a law firm in California.
Formal first-chair jury trial experience, including verdicts, in Texas.
U.S. military experience in a related MOS: Navy Legalman (LN); Marines (4410, 4411, 4402, 4405); Army (27A); or USAF (51JX / 5J0X1).

Responsibilities

Independently manage a caseload of simple to moderate Property and Casualty insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal.
Handle and/or assist with complex litigation cases.
Appear in court as required, including arbitrations, trials, and mediations.
Provide legal advice to clients and P&C Claims team members.
Develop legal strategies and ongoing budget projections for Claims Litigation and clients, as appropriate.
Prepare 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, and attend assigned courses to maintain trial skills.
Train support staff, P&C Claims, and Claims Litigation on changes in law, litigation, and other processes.
Identify, measure, monitor, and control risks associated with business activities in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.