Trial Attorney (BI/UM)

USAA•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a dedicated Trial Attorney for its Atlanta, GA staff counsel law office. This role involves providing legal representation to USAA members, insured clients, and USAA entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings related to Property and Casualty covered losses. The position offers a flexible work environment, with a primary focus on remote work from a home office, supplemented by time at the staff counsel law office. Travel to attend trials, hearings, depositions, and other case-related proceedings is expected as needed. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
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 or more years of experience handling personal injury insurance defense matters within a staff counsel environment or at a law firm, with experience practicing in Georgia.
Heavy trial experience, including verdicts, in Georgia Courts.
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 other processes.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.