Legal Assistant BI/UM

USAA is dedicated to empowering its members to achieve financial security, and they are seeking a personal injury Legal Assistant for their Columbia, MD office. The role involves providing legal support through document preparation, research, and trial preparation, while collaborating with attorneys and team members.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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 Maryland
• Notary Public
• Bachelor's Degree
• 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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