Litigation Paralegal

Dealer Tire • Cleveland, OH

14d • $72,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Dealer Tire is hiring a Litigation Paralegal to support in-house and external litigation counsel on general litigation matters, pre-litigation disputes, and related work. The role supports discovery, legal holds, subpoena responses, matter and docket management, litigation reporting, bankruptcy claims, process improvement, and preparation for arbitrations, mediations, hearings, and trials. It also supports attorneys with maintaining immigration files and collecting documentation for Public Access Files. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in-house or supporting corporate clients at a law firm.
• Experience with document review and production.
• Basic understanding of rules concerning responses to discovery requests generated as part of litigation, including subpoenas and document demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Results orientation.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Organizational agility.
• Learning agility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support in-house and external litigation counsel on general litigation matters, pre-litigation disputes, and related matters.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including interviews, document collection, initial review, and coordination with outside counsel and e-discovery teams on processing and production.
• Manage the legal hold process using legal hold software.
• Manage subpoena responses and document production, including collection, initial review, redaction, and Bates-stamping.
• Maintain matter management software to organize case files, track deadlines, update dockets, and maintain the litigation calendar.
• Produce and maintain reporting metrics on litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Prepare and file proof of claims as a creditor in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Assist with implementing and optimizing internal processes, documents, and forms to standardize practices and promote efficiency.
• Assist Litigation Counsel and outside counsel in preparing for arbitrations, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Support attorneys in maintaining immigration files, including collecting documentation for Public Access Files and other immigration support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match: 50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution.
• The total compensation package may include commission, bonus, or profit sharing.
• A sign-on bonus may be offered subject to applicable laws and terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed