Trial Attorney BI/UM

USAA•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a Trial Attorney for its San Diego, CA staff counsel law office. The 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. This 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 within the California area is expected for trials, hearings, depositions, and other case-related proceedings. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
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 plus years handling insurance defense personal injury cases within a staff counsel setting in the state of California.
Heavy first chair trial experience, including verdicts, in California Courts.
Experience preparing reports and memos for Claims including initial case analysis, discovery and deposition reports, and trial reports and strategy.
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

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.