Senior Trial Attorney (BI/UM)

About the role

USAA's mission is to empower members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice, seeking to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – guide how we treat each other and our members. USAA supports active‑duty military spouses and may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for this role consistent with policy and business needs. The position is for a Senior Trial Attorney in the Las Vegas, NV staff counsel law office, providing legal representation to USAA members, insured clients, and USAA entities in all entities in all phases of civil litigation and legal proceedings pertaining to covered losses. Most work will be from a home office with occasional office work at the new Summerlin office near Flamingo Road and the 215 Beltway. Travel to trials, hearings, depositions, or other case‑related proceedings is required as needed. Relocation assistance is not available. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Defends assigned insurance defense cases of moderate to high exposure involving complex liability, medical, and legal issues.
• Handles cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal, including cases over multiple jurisdictions.
• Appears in court as required, including arbitrations, trials and mediations.
• Provides legal advice, develops and implements legal strategy and ongoing budget projections to Claims Litigation and clients as appropriate.
• Prepares legal pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs and other legal documents.
• Takes and defends depositions.
• Conducts direct settlement negotiations with plaintiffs' attorneys.
• Stays current on all relevant statutes, case law and trial‑related technology; attends assigned courses to maintain skill sets.
• Provides training to support staff, P&C Claims and Claims Litigation regarding changes in law, litigation and/or processes.
• Serves as a mentor and trainer to other attorneys and legal assistants.
• Partners with other attorneys in trial preparation and during trial.
• May serve as a point of escalation for other attorneys and