Sr. Paralegal, Litigation

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$72,000 - $126,000

About The Position

Tesla is seeking a talented Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal Team. This role will directly support Tesla's Litigation Team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy volume of tasks and duties, a strong facility for detail with a high level of organization, strong technical acumen, and solid experience with various types of litigation types such as class actions, commercial disputes, insurance defense, and arbitrations. The position will report directly to the Sr. Paralegal Manager, Litigation & eDiscovery.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience managing litigation matters
Bachelor's Degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Litigation law firm experience required, in-house experience a plus
Understanding of litigation cadence from motion practice to discovery, arbitration, and trial, as well as appellate procedures
Strong organizational, analytical, fact-finding, and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters, to work efficiently and proactively, to take initiative, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and oversee multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

in-house experience a plus

Responsibilities

Support internal and external litigation counsel in all stages of litigation, both administrative and substantive
Assist with the factual development and analysis of cases, including communication with relevant business partners
Management of each matter's discovery process, including the collection, retention, and production of documents, drafting written responses to discovery, as well as setup and maintaining document review platforms
Draft legal documents, including settlement agreements, document retention notices, pleadings, and response letters

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program