Senior Paralegal, Litigation and Compliance

AutoNation • Fort Lauderdale, FL

53d • Onsite

About The Position

AutoNation is seeking a Senior Paralegal to assist with managing certain litigation and transactional matters and administering and executing the Business Ethics Program on behalf of AutoNation, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries. The role uses discretion and independent judgment with limited supervision. It is onsite at the company’s corporate 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 needed.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• At least five years performing paralegal duties, including litigation-related duties.
• Paralegal certificate.
• Detail-oriented, professional, able to collaborate with a team, and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Meet the Company’s requirements for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• More than five years of paralegal experience focused on litigation, ideally with a large law firm, an in-house legal department, or a public company.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support, with limited oversight, for certain litigation and presuit matters, including employment litigation, charges of discrimination, 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 into 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 in the management of certain operational and legal forms.
• Assist a Vice President, with limited oversight, in administering and executing 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 in interactions with customers, co-workers, and suppliers, and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned 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