Senior Paralegal, Litigation and Compliance

AutoNation

7d • Onsite

About The Position

AutoNation is seeking a Senior Paralegal to assist with managing litigation and transactional matters and administering and executing the Business Ethics Program for AutoNation, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries. The role uses discretion and independent judgment with limited supervision and is based onsite at the company’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The position reports directly to a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel in the Legal Department and also supports other Legal Department Vice Presidents. It interacts with corporate departments, operating subsidiaries, government agencies, and outside law firms as appropriate.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree required.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved or accredited program required.
• At least five years of paralegal experience, including significant litigation support experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or publicly traded company environment.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, legal documentation, case management, and records administration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting litigation, compliance, licensing, or corporate governance matters.
• Prior experience in an in-house legal department or publicly traded company environment.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support, with limited oversight, for litigation and presuit matters, including employment litigation, discrimination charges, and agency wage claims.
• Review and evaluate pleadings, legal orders, and other legal documents to ensure proper handling.
• Draft certain legal documents and enter case information in the company’s litigation matter management system, currently Legal Tracker.
• Participate in fact finding; coordinate and/or respond to certain discovery requests; track case results and costs; correspond with outside counsel; and provide general case management assistance.
• Provide paralegal support with limited oversight on transactional projects, including assisting with the management of operational and legal forms.
• Assist a Vice President with administration and execution of the Business Ethics Program, including Board of Directors and executive reporting, Code of Business Ethics and policy development, and online training course development.
• Evaluate and ensure appropriate handling of miscellaneous legal matters and perform other legal duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Values, and adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide.

What This Job Offers

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