Trial Attorney
About The Position
USAA is seeking a dedicated personal injury Trial Attorney for its staff counsel law office in Atlanta, Georgia. The attorney will represent USAA members, insured clients, and USAA entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings related to covered Property and Casualty losses. The position has a flexible work environment, with most work performed from a home office and the staff counsel law office. 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 includes courtroom appearances, client and Claims team legal advice, case strategy and budget development, legal drafting, settlement negotiations, training, 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 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 in a staff counsel environment or at a law firm, with experience practicing in Georgia.
- Heavy trial experience, including verdicts, in Georgia courts.
- U.S. 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 and/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.
- Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs, and other legal documents for assigned cases.
- 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.
- Provide training to support staff, P&C Claims, and Claims Litigation regarding changes in law, litigation, and other processes.
- Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
- Travel as needed to attend trials, hearings, depositions, or other case-related proceedings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) and pension.
- Life insurance.
- Parental benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid time off, including paid holidays.
- 16 paid volunteer hours.
- Wellness programs.
- Career path planning and continuing education.
- Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
