Paralegal

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Headquarters, KY

About The Position

The Paralegal provides primary support to attorneys in the Legal Department in all aspects of administrative complaints and litigation, coordinating with internal departments and outside counsel. The role assists with gathering and producing information, responding to discovery and agency requests, coordinating witness contact and legal documents, managing litigation calendars and records, and maintaining case files and databases. Additional Legal Department assistance and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program, or prior equivalent experience.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to take initiative, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to accuracy and detail.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion and sound judgment.
Ability to work efficiently and productively in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
Two or more years of corporate legal or law firm experience.
Experience handling e-discovery.
Experience working on employment matters (FLSA, Title VII, ADEA, ADA Title I, FMLA, GINA, or related state laws), mass torts (specifically asbestos-related litigation), ADA Title III, or commercial litigation matters.
Experience responding to subpoenas or document requests and assisting in the defense of small claims cases.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with inside and outside counsel in the defense of administrative complaints and litigation, serving as a liaison between internal and external teams.
Gather documents and respond to agency requests related to administrative complaints.
Work with internal departments to research, collect, and produce documents, reports, and information requested during litigation.
Assist with reviewing, drafting, and finalizing responses to discovery requests.
Assist with coordinating witness contact for interviews, depositions, or trial appearances.
Coordinate and issue document preservation (records hold) notices when claims and litigation arise, and follow up to ensure compliance.
Coordinate execution of declarations, affidavits, verifications of discovery responses, settlement agreements, and similar documents.
Correspond with inside counsel, internal departments, outside counsel, and third parties.
Accurately and efficiently calendar or docket meetings, discovery, depositions, deadlines, projects, mediations, and trials.
Maintain and update litigation spreadsheets and databases.
Organize case files.
Provide additional assistance within the Legal Department as needed or assigned.
Complete additional projects and other duties as assigned.