Paralegal, Consumer Litigation

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$84,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla is seeking a talented Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Palo Alto, CA location. This role will directly support Tesla’s Consumer Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have technical acumen, the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and duties, and solid experience with various types of litigation such as consumer demands, arbitrations, and complaints. The position will report directly to the Associate Paralegal Manager, Consumer and Product Liability Litigation.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience handing litigation matters. Consumer litigation background a plus
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedure
Strong organizational, analytical, fact-finding, and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage a high volume of matters, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and oversee multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic with a goal-oriented focus as well as flexibility to take on new areas of responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Consumer litigation background a plus
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Responsibilities

Support internal and external litigation counsel in all stages of litigation
Assist with the factual development and analysis of cases, including talking with the relevant business partners, gathering and reviewing documents, and creating timelines
Manage the discovery process, including the collection, retention, and production of documents, drafting written responses to discovery, and setting up and maintaining document review platforms
Draft basic legal documents, including settlement agreements, document retention notices, and response letters
Prepare court documents for filing
Communicate with opposing parties and negotiate settlements
Maintain the case file and litigation calendar and monitor case dockets

Benefits

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program