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About the Role

The Executive Director, Managing Attorney, manages a team of Director(s), Trial Attorneys, and Legal Assistants within a specified state/region. Identifies and implements procedures within the firm to enhance productivity and assures ongoing compliance, mitigation, and management of legal risks. Accountable for implementing operational metrics, training programs, and technological solutions, to support compliance, legal risks, optimal resource utilization and appropriate staff development.

Responsibilities

Leads multiple teams of attorneys dedicated to providing Property and Casualty insurance defense services to USAA members and USAA.
Accountable for identifying opportunities that improve operational effectiveness of the function.
Leverages technology and resources to develop and implement processes for optimal productivity and quality of work.
Analyzes case growth trends and market economic data on a regular basis to provide regular updates to Senior Leadership.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data to identify trends and evaluate operational staffing and budgetary requirements.
Collaborates with Litigation Group leadership, P&C Claims Litigation and other practice areas within the Chief Legal Office to provide effective and efficient insurance defense legal services.
Develops and implements best practices, ensuring quality of the work performed by members of the firm and by supporting change efforts.
Proactively identifies operational enhancements by designing, implementing and monitoring processes, controls and testing.
Keeps USAA litigation and claims personnel informed of significant legal developments.
Manages real estate lease renewals and provides feedback in the decision making when it comes to new and/or different physical real estate options.
May serve as a mentor and trainer to team members, including other leaders, attorneys and legal assistants.
May handle cases through trial and appeal as necessary.
May oversee day to day operations of select office(s) within the state and manage leaders in other offices within the state.
Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must reside within the state of California, preferably in one of these offices: Orange County Staff Counsel, San Diego Staff Counsel, Irvine, CA Staff Counsel, San Francisco Staff Counsel, Sacramento Staff Counsel
10 years of experience practicing law handling litigation with trial experience.
4 years of leadership experience within a law firm corporate legal setting or staff counsel organization.
Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction as required by this role.
Outstanding leadership, collaboration and consensus building skills.
Experience managing employees working remotely or at other offices using technology and leadership skills.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Skills

Experience leading litigation teams of trial lawyers and legal assistants in a staff counsel or private law firm environment.
Minimum of 5-10 first-chair jury trials to verdict defending automobile and homeowner defense cases.
Strong knowledge of California insurance and liability laws.
Demonstrated results in leading efforts to simplify processes and drive efficiencies.
Experience using trial presentation technology in a courtroom.

Location

California

Work Type

Hybrid (4 days in office)
Remote flexibility for active-duty military spouses

Experience Level

Executive Level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

$195,230.00 - $351,410.00

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
Continuing education

About the Company

USAA's mission is to empower its members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice.
USAA seeks to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
USAA's core values are honesty, integrity, loyalty and service.
USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure they remain competitive.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance.
Long Term Incentive Plan: Cash payment for Executive level roles only, representing a cash payment which is both time and performance based.
USAA is unlike any other financial services organization.
The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services.
USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community.
USAA upholds the highest standards and ensures that its corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with its core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.
USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: its 35,000 employees.
When you join USAA, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above and beyond for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families.
To play a role on the USAA team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share USAA's passion for serving its more than 13 million members.

Equal Opportunity

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.
USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
California applicants, please review our HR CCPA - Notice at Collection here.