Legal Assistant (BI/UM)

USAA • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Opportunity We are currently seeking a talented personal injury Legal Assistant for our Irvine, CA staff counsel law office. As a dedicated personal injury Legal Assistant, you will provide assistance with legal work which is reviewed and approved by the supervising attorney. This includes but is not limited to research, contract administration, document preparation, and trial preparation. The legal work performed differs by practice area and area of specialty such as insurance, banking, investments, financial services, litigation, general corporate, ecommerce/marketing, government relations or labor/employee relations. Legal Assistants have a flexible work environment where most of your time will be spent at the staff counsel office and working from home. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED