Senior Paralegal - Litigation and Subpoena

Toyota Motor • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Toyota's Legal Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Litigation & Subpoena Senior Paralegal. The primary responsibility of this role is to work with the Legal Litigation & Subpoena Team to support litigation cases/issues and process subpoenas timely. Reporting to the National Operations Manager, Litigation and Subpoenas, the person in this role will support the Legal Department's objective to analyze legal and factual issues relating to civil litigation against TFS and make an internal assessment of potential exposure to TFS.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal providing legal Litigation support for in-house counsel or a law firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft products.
• Able to handle multiple projects at one time, able to be self-motivated, and well organized.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or Certificate: BCP - Board Certified Paralegal through Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS).
• Consumer finance litigation experience.
• Experience with TeamConnect and Net Documents.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate department tools to manage work - TeamConnect and Net Documents.
• Assist with the management of all civil litigation, including Small Claims, Class Actions, Arbitrations, and Subpoenas involving TFS.
• Partner with internal and external counsel as lead to prepare and review litigation documents to meet outside counsel's timelines.
• Organize and/or maintain schedules, calendaring of deadlines, depositions, litigation holds, reviewing pleadings, and developing a strategy with supervising counsel to proactively resolve litigation.
• Develop and maintain reporting to Sr. Mgmt. regarding litigation matters and spot trends.
• Work with the compliance dept. and other members of the legal staff to develop policies, procedures, and training as needed.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration both within the department and with external business units.
• Strong negotiation skills to settle lawsuits with outside counsel.
• Intake and processing of Subpoenas.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree