Legal Assistant

2 days ago


Bethesda, Maryland, United States USAA Full time
About USAA

USAA is a leading financial services organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of U.S. military members and their families. Our mission is to facilitate the financial security of millions of Americans who have served their country. We're committed to upholding our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service in everything we do.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our Baltimore, MD staff counsel team. As a dedicated member of our team, you'll provide critical support to our attorneys in auto personal injury insurance defense litigation. Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional results for our members.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the investigative process of trials by gathering documents and information for legal assignments.
  • Collaborate with team members to conduct research and analyze documents to prepare reports of findings and formulate alternatives.
  • Evaluate risk of alternatives and calculate costs of potential liability and assess benefits/drawbacks.
  • Prepare drafts of legal documents, including discovery responses, affidavits, motions, corporate minutes, contracts, and other legal documents.
  • Apply intermediate knowledge to assist with proper filing of documents with regulatory authorities, courts, and other tribunals.
  • Assist team members with preparing presentations and briefing material on topics relevant to USAA business.
  • Oversee management and maintenance of attorneys' files per the attorney's specifications.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including calendar responsibilities, check writing, check requesting, copying, and handling mail as necessary.
  • Act as a liaison between attorney and outside counsel in the exchange of information.
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and identify appropriate issues for escalation.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
  • 1 year of experience in legal support or related experience, including multi-tasking in a fast-paced and complex business environment.
  • Intermediate knowledge of the function/field and proven application of knowledge, skills, and abilities towards work products required.
  • Interpersonal skills vital to communicate optimally in person, by email, and telephone.
  • Strong ability to focus on details, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three plus years of proven experience in the Maryland legal system assisting attorneys in auto personal injury insurance defense litigation through trial.
  • Experience working in a staff counsel team setting.
  • Notary Public.
  • US military experience with skills related to one of the following MOS's: Navy (Legalman (LN)), Marines (4421, 4422, 4430), Army (27D/270A/42L), USAF (51JX / 5J0X1).
What We Offer

USAA offers a competitive salary range of $48,890 - $87,600, based on experience and market data. Our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays, and various wellness programs. We're committed to supporting our employees' professional growth and development through career path planning and continuing education.


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