Trial Attorney BI/UM

Why USAA?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.Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a talented Personal Injury Trial Attorney for our Dallas, TX 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. You are expected to travel to attend trial, hearings, depositions, or other case related proceedings as needed within the Dallas area.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.What you'll do: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.What you have:Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.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.What sets you apart:Six or more years of experience handling personal injury insurance defense cases within a staff counsel setting or at a law firm in Dallas. Formal first chair jury trial experience, including verdicts, in Dallas. 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)Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $114,080.00 - $218,030.00.USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. 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.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. 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 above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include 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, and various wellness programs. 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.Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an 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.SummaryLocation: Dallas, TX - Staff CounselType: Full time