USAA is dedicated to empowering its members towards financial security through exceptional service and trusted advice. They are seeking a personal injury Legal Assistant to provide support in legal work, including research, document preparation, and trial preparation under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Applies intermediate knowledge to assist in providing support for the investigative process of a trial by gathering documents and information for legal assignments
- Collaborates with team to conduct research and analyze documents to prepare reports of findings and formulate alternatives
- Collaborates with team to evaluate risk of alternatives and calculate costs of potential liability and assesses benefits/drawbacks
- May assist in preparing drafts of legal documents such as discovery responses, affidavits, motions, corporate minutes, contracts and other legal documents
- Applies intermediate knowledge to assist with proper filing of documents with regulatory authorities, courts, other tribunals, monitors status and distributes copies
- Assists team with preparing presentations and briefing material on topics relevant to USAA business
- Oversees management and maintenance of attorneys' files per the attorney's specifications
- May assist with administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, calendar responsibilities to ensure all deadlines are met; check writing, check requesting, copying, and handling mail as necessary to ensure continuous business operations
- May act as a liaison between attorney and outside counsel in the exchange of information
- Collaborates with team members to resolve issues and to identify appropriate issues for escalation
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
Skills
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
- 1 year of experience in legal support or related experience to include multi-tasking in a fast paced and complex business environment
- Intermediate knowledge of the function/discipline and demonstrated application of knowledge, skills and abilities towards work products required
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively in person, by e-mail and telephone; effectively follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff; provide reports with professional courtesy and tact
- Strong ability to focus on details, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
- Experience assisting attorneys in handling discovery, conducting legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation for a personal injury insurance defense law firm or in-house counsel in the state of California
- Notary Public
- Bachelor's Degree
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
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 Overview
USAA is a financial services company. It was founded in 1922, and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.usaa.com.