Paralegal - Automotive Industry

Murgado Automotive Group • Miami, FL

11d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to support our General Counsel in Miami. The role focuses on providing high-level paralegal support in discovery, corporate transactions, compliance, contract management, regulatory affairs, and litigation related to the automotive sector—including vehicle sales, financing, leasing, warranties, dealership operations, and potential auto-related claims or disputes. This position plays a key role in ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient operations in a fast-paced, high-volume industry.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience; prior work in automotive, dealership environment strongly preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent legal experience required.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams); experience with contract management software (e.g., DocuSign, SharePoint) a plus.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with high attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a hybrid environment, including in a in-person, virtual, as well as in a team, setting.
• Reliable transportation when needed.
• Able to travel, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of motor vehicle laws, consumer finance regulations, and contract law in at least one of the following states: Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois and/or California.
• Familiarity with auto industry-specific issues (e.g., title transfers, liens, repossessions, lemon law claims, or warranty disputes).
• Knowledge of compliance programs (e.g., FTC Red Flags, Safeguards, OFAC, TILA, FCRA, ECOA, EEOC).
• Accounting experience/background.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents, including but not limited to: asset purchase agreements, leases, bank agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Assist with corporate governance matters, such as maintaining entity records, preparing board/minutes materials, and supporting mergers, acquisitions, or dealership expansions.
• Conduct legal research on multi-state statutes/regulations (e.g., motor vehicle laws, consumer protection, lemon law, DMV requirements, FTC rules, and auto finance compliance).
• Support litigation efforts when needed, including preparing discovery responses, organizing case files, coordinating with external counsel, managing subpoenas, and handling auto-related liability or insurance defense matters.
• Maintain and organize legal databases, contract repositories, and filing systems, track deadlines, renewals, and compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., finance, sales, HR, compliance) and external parties (e.g., lenders, insurers, regulators, vendors) to facilitate document execution and resolve issues.
• Assist in risk management by identifying potential legal exposures in dealership transactions or operations and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for senior management or legal counsel on ongoing matters.
• Ensure all activities comply with federal, state (Florida, Virginia, Illinois, New Jersey and California), and local laws applicable to the automotive industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree