Trial Attorney BI/UM

We are seeking a dedicated Trial Attorney (BI/UM) for our Florham Park, NJ staff counsel law office. As a dedicated personal injury 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. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Independently leads 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 sophisticated litigation cases. Appears in court as the need arises, 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. Prepares legal pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs and other legal documents. 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 skills 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 efficiently identified, measured, supervised, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.