Legal Assistant Sr BI/UM

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. We are currently seeking a talented Legal Assistant Senior for our San Antonio, Texas staff counsel location. As a dedicated Legal Assistant Senior, 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 your time will be split between working from home and traveling to a staff counsel office location. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced knowledge to provide support for the investigative process of a trial by gathering documents and information for legal assignments.
• Conducts research and analyzes documents to prepare reports of findings and formulate alternatives.
• Evaluates risk of alternatives and calculates costs of potential liability and assesses benefits/drawbacks.
• Provides findings to the assigned attorney.
• Prepares drafts of legal documents such as discovery responses, affidavits, motions, corporate minutes, contracts and other legal documents.
• Applies advanced knowledge to properly file documents with regulatory authorities, courts, other tribunals, and monitors status.
• Prepares presentations and briefing material on topics relevant to USAA business.
• Assembles documents and prepares charts, graphs, and other visual aids to be used as exhibits.
• Leads and serves as a resource to team members in the delivery of their work products.
• 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.
• Acts as a liaison between attorney and outside counsel in the exchange of information.
• Identifies opportunities and potential solutions.
• Serves as a resource to team members on complex issues.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4 years of experience in legal support or related experience to include multi-tasking in a fast paced and complex business environment required.
• Advanced 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

• Six plus years of personal injury litigation experience assisting attorneys in handling discovery, conducting legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation at an insurance defense firm in Texas.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Notary Public.
• 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.

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