Usaa

Trial Attorney BI/UM

Irvine, CA - Staff Counsel

No sponsorship$114k-$218kDetected 6 days ago

CommunicationProperty & Casualty

About the role

We are currently seeking a talented Trial Attorney for our Irvine, CA staff counsel law office.
As a dedicated Trial Attorney, you will provide legal representation to USAA members, insured clients, and USAA entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings pertaining to Property and Casualty covered losses.
This position will offer a flexible work environment where most of your time will be working from your home office and at the staff counsel law office.

Independently manages caseload of simple to moderate Property and Casualty insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal for clients on cases assigned.
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.
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 and other processes.
Ability to perform online legal research.
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

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.
Experience practicing law in the court systems within the geographic area being served.
Appears in court as required, including arbitrations, trials, and mediations.

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.

You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position.
The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The salary range for this position is: $114,080 - $218,030.
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive.

Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice.
We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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