About this role
Role Overview
- 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 assess 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.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and to identify appropriate issues for escalation.
- Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
Requirements
- 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.
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