Trial Attorney BI/UM

USAA
Irvine
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 114,080 - 218,030Function: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Legal research","Legal strategy"]

Provide trial-level legal representation for USAA members and clients in Property & Casualty insurance defense matters, managing a caseload from arbitration through trial and potential appeal. Conduct court appearances for arbitrations, trials, and mediations, draft litigation documents, and advise claims teams on legal strategy, risks, and budget projections. Handle settlement negotiations and stay current on statutes, case law, and trial-related technology while training staff on legal and process updates.

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Trial Attorney BI/UM

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Job Summary

Provide trial-level legal representation for USAA members and clients in Property & Casualty insurance defense matters, managing a caseload from arbitration through trial and potential appeal. Conduct court appearances for arbitrations, trials, and mediations, draft litigation documents, and advise claims teams on legal strategy, risks, and budget projections. Handle settlement negotiations and stay current on statutes, case law, and trial-related technology while training staff on legal and process updates.
Location: Irvine
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Independently manage a caseload of simple to moderate Property & Casualty insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal.
  • •Handle and/or assist with complex litigation cases as needed.
  • •Appear in court for arbitrations, trials, and mediations as required.
  • •Provide legal advice to clients and P&C Claims team members, including developing legal strategy and budget projections for assigned cases.
  • •Prepare pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs, and other legal documents; conduct settlement negotiations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 114,080 - 218,030
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPensionLife InsuranceParental LeaveAdoption AssistancePaid LeavePaid HolidaysVolunteer HoursWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
  • •6 years of experience practicing law handling personal injury or civil litigation/trial cases.
  • •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
  • •Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) to be served.
  • •Experience practicing law in the court systems within the geographic area being served.
Experience:6+ yearsInsurance defensePersonal injuryCivil litigationProperty & CasualtyArbitrationTrial practice
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:CommunicationPresentationLegal researchLegal strategy
Licenses:Licensed to practice law

Eligibility

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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