Legal Assistant BI/UM, Entry Level

About the Role

USAA is seeking a talented Legal Assistant (BI/UM) for our Irvine, CA staff counsel law office. This role provides assistance with legal work, reviewed and approved by a supervising attorney. The legal work involves personal injury auto defense law, including motor vehicle accident claims, insurance coverage matters, liability disputes, settlements, and litigation.

The role offers a flexible work environment, with an expectation of working onsite 3-4 days per week at the Staff Counsel office, with the remaining days offering work-from-home flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies foundational knowledge to assist in supporting the investigative process of a trial by gathering documents and information for legal assignments.
• Assists with research documents and preparation of reports under supervision.
• May assist with administrative tasks, including calendar responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met; check writing, check requesting, copying, and handling mail.
• May assist in facilitating the exchange of information between attorneys and outside counsel.
• Communicates with USAA members as needed to obtain or share information.
• Applies foundational knowledge to resolve routine issues, collaborates with team members on problem-solving, and identifies situations requiring escalation.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Up to 1 year of experience in legal support or related experience, including multi-tasking 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 or Legal Administrative Support assisting attorneys and Legal Assistants at a personal injury law firm or litigation practice.
• Experience utilizing court e-filing platforms and systems in California.
• Experience performing administrative and clerical duties, including processing incoming and outgoing mail, handling subpoena requests and invoices, scheduling depositions and mediations, coordinating case-related meetings, and providing records to experts.
• Strong administrative support skills, including preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing correspondence, maintaining case files, obtaining medical records and bills, and serving as a point of contact for clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $43,680 - $76,610. Actual salary will be based on experience and market data. The actual salary may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives.