Litigation Paralegal

Dealer Tire • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Dealer Tire is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support in-house and external litigation counsel on general litigation matters, pre-litigation disputes, and related work. The role supports attorneys with discovery, legal holds, subpoena responses, case and deadline tracking, litigation reporting, bankruptcy claims, and preparation for arbitrations, mediations, hearings, and trials. It also assists with immigration-file maintenance and with improving internal processes, documents, and forms. The position requires discretion, organization, communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The stated base pay range is $72,000–$88,000; compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience with document review and production.
• Basic understanding of rules concerning responses to discovery requests in 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

• Litigation paralegal experience in-house or supporting corporate clients at a law firm.
• 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 for 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 matter 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 of 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 available, subject to applicable laws and stated terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

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