Legal Assistant (BI/UM)

About the Role

USAA is seeking a Legal Assistant (BI/UM) for their Birmingham, AL staff counsel law office. This role provides assistance with legal work, including research, contract administration, document preparation, and trial preparation, under the review and approval of a supervising attorney. The work involves personal injury auto defense law, motor vehicle accident claims, insurance coverage matters, liability disputes, settlements, and litigation.

The work environment is flexible, with time spent at the staff counsel's office and working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply foundational knowledge to support the investigative process by gathering documents and information for legal assignments.
• Assist with research documents and preparation of reports under supervision.
• May assist with administrative tasks including calendar management, check writing/requesting, copying, and handling mail.
• May assist in facilitating information exchange between attorneys and outside counsel.
• Communicate with USAA members to obtain or share information.
• Apply foundational knowledge to resolve routine issues, collaborate on problem-solving, and identify situations requiring escalation.
• Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Up to 1 year of experience in legal support or related experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and complex business environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

What Sets You Apart

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant supporting attorneys in a personal injury law firm or litigation practice.
• Experience utilizing court e-filing platforms and systems in Alabama.
• Experience managing complex attorney calendars, scheduling depositions, mediations, independent medical examinations (IMEs), client appointments, and coordinating case-related meetings.
• Strong administrative support skills including preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing correspondence, maintaining case files, obtaining medical records and bills.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems is preferred.
• US military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation

• Salary range: $43,680 - $76,610.
• Actual salary will vary based on experience and market data.
• Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on performance.