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Executive Director, Managing Attorney
USAALeads a team of attorneys handling Property and Casualty insurance defense services at USAA. Responsible for operational metrics, legal compliance, and team development across California locations.
Posted 7/14/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $195,230 - $351,410 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in litigation and trial management, with a strong focus on leadership within a legal environment. Proven ability to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure compliance while managing diverse teams and implementing best practices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation ManagementLeadership ExperienceCompliance AssuranceOperational EffectivenessTeam Building
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Hard Skills
LitigationTrial ExperienceData AnalysisOperational MetricsLegal Risk Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationConsensus Building
Tools & Technologies
Technology SolutionsRemote Management Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Property and Casualty Insurance DefenseLegal ServicesLaw Firm Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
- Assures ongoing compliance, mitigation, and management of legal risks
- Accountable for implementing operational metrics, training programs, and technological solutions
- Leads multiple teams of attorneys providing Property and Casualty insurance defense services
- Identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness
- Analyzes case growth trends and market economic data
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data to identify trends
- Collaborates with Litigation Group leadership to provide effective and efficient legal services
- Develops and implements best practices for quality of work
- Builds and oversees a team of employees through recruitment and performance management
- Manages real estate lease renewals and decision making for office locations
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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%
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