Claims Litigation Manager – Auto

USAA

Claims Litigation Manager managing litigation for USAA's auto or property contracts with a focus on defense or settlement strategy. Involves member service, legal negotiations, and collaboration with counsel.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeTampa • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,040 - $162,550 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

managing moderately complex litigation arising out of the auto or property contract in compliance with state laws and regulations
creating strategy for defense or settlement
evaluating, negotiating, and collaborating with defense counsel to secure appropriate resolution
delivering a concierge level of best-in-class member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice and empathy
managing litigation to include serious injury or property damage, questionable damages, liability and coverage issues
proactively managing litigation and acting as liaison with members, internal and external counsel
documenting litigation strategy, budget, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, settlement, and trial decisions
representing USAA at mediations, case conferences, and/or trials
reviewing, auditing, and approving legal fees and expenses
partnering and/or directing law firm vendors to facilitate timely lawsuit resolution
holding law firm vendors accountable for following Defense Counsel Litigation Handling Requirements
recognizing and solving routine and intermediate issues arising out of legal case management
identifying opportunities to improve processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
4 years work experience handling auto liability and first party claims or progressive experience in litigation
2 years customer contact experience
Claims adjusters license in assigned state or ability to obtain license within 3 months
Demonstrated negotiation and customer service skills
Excellent communication skills with experience as an effective liaison between partners, members, outside counsel and management
Knowledge of P&C policies state laws
Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to claims and claims litigation
Experience handling large losses auto, property or commercial
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation managementnegotiationclaims handlingauto liability claimsfirst party claimsregulatory compliancecase managementsettlement strategytrial representationlegal fee auditing

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationcollaborationproblem solvingempathystrategic thinkingexpectation managementliaison skillsproactive communicationprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeClaims adjusters license