Sr. Paralegal, General Litigation

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Sr. Paralegal, General Litigation
Tesla is looking for an experienced Sr. Paralegal to join their legal team and support the Litigation Team. The ideal candidate will have experience with class actions, commercial, insurance defense, and arbitrations, and must have strong technical acumen, the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy volume of tasks and duties, and a strong facility for detail with a high level of organization.

### Job Requirements
The Sr. Paralegal should have the following qualifications:

- 5+ years of relevant experience managing litigation matters
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- In-house and/or top-tier law firm experience preferred; experience with/exposure to insurance defense helpful
- Understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and 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, work efficiently and proactively, take initiative, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and oversee multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic with a goal-oriented focus as well as flexibility to take on new areas of responsibilities

### Job Duties
The Sr. Paralegal will be required to perform the following tasks:

- Support internal and external litigation counsel in all stages of litigation with little supervision
- Assist with the factual development and analysis of cases, including communication with relevant business partners to establish the facts of the case
- Manage the discovery process, including the collection, retention, and production of documents, drafting written responses to discovery, and setting up and maintaining document review platforms
- Draft basic legal documents, including settlement agreements, document retention notices, and response letters

### Compensation and Benefits
Tesla offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

### Equal Opportunity Employer
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Tesla is looking to hire a talented Sr. Paralegal to join their legal team and support the Litigation Team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience managing litigation matters, a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification, and experience with class actions, commercial, insurance defense, and arbitrations. They must also have strong technical acumen, the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy volume of tasks and duties, and a strong facility for detail with a high level of organization.

The Sr. Paralegal will be responsible for supporting internal and external litigation counsel in all stages of litigation, assisting with the factual development and analysis of cases, managing the discovery process, and drafting basic legal documents. They must have strong organizational, analytical, fact-finding, and negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of matters, work efficiently and proactively, take initiative, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and oversee multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment.

Tesla offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include Aetna PPO and HSA plans with two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction, family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits, dental and vision plans, 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, Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time, Back-up childcare and parenting support resources, and Voluntary benefits.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace and is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Aetna PPO and HSA plans, Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits, Dental and Vision plans, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), Paid Holidays, Back-up Childcare and Parenting Support Resources, Voluntary Benefits, Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs, Tesla Babies Program, Commuter Benefits, Employee Discounts and Perks Program

Technical Acumen, Ability to Manage and Prioritize, Detail Oriented, Organization, Factual Analysis

Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certification Preferred or Equivalent Experience

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certification Preferred or Equivalent Experience

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