Senior Trial Attorney (BI/UM)

USAA
Las Vegas
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 164,780 - 314,960 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Legal research","Mentoring","Negotiation","Legal strategy"]

Provide legal representation for USAA members and insured clients in all phases of civil litigation for covered losses. Defend moderate-to-high exposure insurance defense cases involving complex liability and medical/legal issues, handling proceedings through arbitration, trial, and potential appeal across jurisdictions. Prepare pleadings, motions, trial briefs, take and defend depositions, lead settlement negotiations, stay current on statutes/case law, and train/mentor other attorneys and staff counsel teams.

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USAA
USAA
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Senior Trial Attorney (BI/UM)

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Job Summary

Provide legal representation for USAA members and insured clients in all phases of civil litigation for covered losses. Defend moderate-to-high exposure insurance defense cases involving complex liability and medical/legal issues, handling proceedings through arbitration, trial, and potential appeal across jurisdictions. Prepare pleadings, motions, trial briefs, take and defend depositions, lead settlement negotiations, stay current on statutes/case law, and train/mentor other attorneys and staff counsel teams.
Location: Las Vegas
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Defend assigned insurance defense cases involving complex liability, medical, and legal issues.
  • •Handle cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal, including matters across multiple jurisdictions.
  • •Appear in court for arbitrations, trials, and mediations; take and defend depositions as required.
  • •Develop and implement legal strategy and ongoing budget projections; prepare pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and other legal documents.
  • •Conduct direct settlement negotiations; stay current on statutes/case law and provide training/mentorship to other attorneys and support staff.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 164,780 - 314,960 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPensionLife InsuranceParental BenefitsAdoption AssistancePaid LeavePaid HolidaysWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
  • •8 years of experience practicing law handling personal injury or civil litigation/trial cases.
  • •Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) served.
  • •2 years of demonstrated experience handling complex litigation cases involving multiple parties or multiple jurisdictions.
  • •Advanced ability with Microsoft Office and online legal research; excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience:8+ yearsInsurance defensePersonal injuryCivil litigationTrial practice
Education:Master's
Skills:CommunicationPresentationLegal researchMentoringNegotiationLegal strategy
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Eligibility

Visa:H-1BTN
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

USAA
Provides insurance, banking, investment, and financial services to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families. Best known for auto, home, life insurance, and member-focused digital banking products.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: San Antonio, United States
Founded: 1922
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