Tesla

Sr. Paralegal, Employment Litigation

Tesla, Hayward, CA, United States

Tesla is seeking a talented Sr. Paralegal to join our Employment Litigation Team. The ideal candidate will have technical acumen and experience with various types of employment litigation, including wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination claims, HR policies and processes, and internal investigations. The position will report directly to an Associate General Counsel in Employment Litigation.

Responsibilities

With the Associate General Counsel, work with outside counsel on all stages of employment litigation and administration
Assist with the factual development and analysis of cases, including talking with the relevant internal business people, gathering and reviewing documents and relevant data
Manage the discovery process, including the collection, retention, and production of documents, and reviewing written responses to discovery
Draft basic legal documents, including settlement agreements, document retention notices, and response letters
Maintain litigation calendar on assigned cases and monitor case docket

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience with labor and employment litigation matters (preferred), or other civil litigation (considered)
Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
In-house experience (preferred) and/or top-tier law firm experience
Understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial and appellate procedure a plus
Strong organizational and analytical fact-finding, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong work ethic, ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience with CA is preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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