USAA · 15 hours ago
Trial Attorney BI/UM
Hartford Metro, CT Home
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$114K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expUSAA is dedicated to empowering its members to achieve financial security. They are seeking a personal injury Trial Attorney to provide legal representation in civil litigation and legal proceedings related to Property and Casualty covered losses.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital
No H1B
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 and other processes
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Six plus years handling insurance defense personal injury cases within a staff counsel setting in the state of Connecticut
First chair trial experience, including verdicts, in Connecticut Courts
Experience preparing reports and memos for Claims including initial case analysis, discovery and deposition reports, and trial reports and strategy
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)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning and continuing education
Company
USAA
USAA is a financial services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie McPeak
SVP, General Counsel Insurance
Waqas Durrani
Senior Vice President, General Counsel - Enterprise Shared Services
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