Trial Attorney BI/UM

USAA•Sacramento, CA

13d•$114,080 - $218,030•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a personal injury Trial Attorney for its Sacramento, California staff counsel law office. 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 position offers a flexible work environment, with most work performed from a home office and the staff counsel law office. Travel is expected as needed to attend trials, hearings, depositions, and other case-related proceedings 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 California, in a staff counsel setting or at a law firm.
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 for arbitrations, trials, and mediations.
Provide legal advice to clients and P&C Claims team members.
Develop and implement legal strategies 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 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 appropriate 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 effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education
Potential pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors