Paralegal (Consumer Finance Specialist)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $56,400 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Credit Company seeks an entry-level paralegal to join the Legal Office in Dearborn, supporting Ford Credit business operations. We will consider applicants who have graduated with a paralegal degree or certificate, as well as those who will graduate by December 2026. As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you’ll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (to be completed by Dec. 2026) and Paralegal Certificate, if Bachelor’s degree is not in Paralegal Studies (to be completed by Dec. 2026)
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with state vehicle finance laws and consumer finance regulations
• Ability to function effectively and collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams
• Ability to identify legal risk and approaches to mitigate risk from both a litigation and regulatory perspective
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent issue-spotting and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure against deadlines and deliver results
• Comfort with a changing business and legal/regulatory environment
• Attention to detail, continuous improvement, learning, and innovative mindset

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with members of the Ford Credit Legal Office to develop practical legal advice that demonstrates a strong understanding and application of the law to Ford Credit’s business
• Assist attorneys in developing legal advice for Ford Credit management that improves Company decision-making
• Support the core business of Ford Credit while also participating on cross- functional project teams
• Assist attorneys in ensuring all procedures, processes, systems, and documents comply with applicable law and corporate policies
• Assist attorneys with and perform legal research and analysis
• Support monitoring for compliance with laws, regulations, guidance issued by relevant regulatory bodies, and Company policy

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level