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Job Description
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.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a talented personal injury Legal Assistant for our Las Vegas NV staff counsel law office.
As a dedicated personal injury Legal Assistant you will aid 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.
What youll do:
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 attorneys 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 vital 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 optimally identified measured monitored and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
1 year of experience in legal support or related experience to include multitasking in a fast paced and complex business environment.
Intermediate knowledge of the function/discipline and proven application of knowledge skills and abilities towards work products required.
Interpersonal skills vital to communicate optimally in person by email 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.
What sets you apart
Three plus years of proven experience assisting attorneys in handling discovery conducting legal research drafting motions and performing trial preparation working for a personal injury insurance defense staff counsel office in the state of Nevada.
Notary Public
Bachelors Degree
US military experience with skills related to one of the following MOSs: Navy (Legalman (LN) MarinesArmy 27D/270A/42L) USAF 51JX / 5J0X1.
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $51370 $92060.
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 bestinclass 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
