Legal Assistant BI/UM (Mid-Level)

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 mid-level Legal Assistant for our Birmingham, AL staff counsel law office.

As a dedicated Legal Assistant (Mid-Level) 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.

What you'll do:

• Applies proficient 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.

• May prepare drafts of legal documents such as discovery responses, affidavits, motions, corporate minutes, contracts and other legal documents.

• Applies proficient 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.

• Guides 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.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 2 years of experience in legal support or related experience to include multi-tasking in a fast paced and complex business environment required.

• Proficient 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.

What sets you apart:

• Significant experience assisting attorneys with discovery, legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation at an insurance defense law firm or insurance carrier in the state of Alabama.  

• Notary Public

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 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).

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $57,970 - $103,870.

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 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.

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.