Tesla

Sr. Paralegal, Product Liability Litigation

Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Tesla is seeking a talented Sr. Paralegal to join our legal team. This role will directly support Tesla's Product Liability Litigation Team which manages pre-litigation and litigation matters involving vehicle accidents and other claims of alleged defects with Tesla vehicles. The ideal candidate will have technical acumen and experience with various types of litigation including pre-litigation demands, litigation matters, arbitrations, preservation requests, and subpoenas. This role is expected to develop business relationships with both the legal team and internal business leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support internal and external litigation counsel in all stages of litigation, both administrative and substantive, with little supervision
Assist with the factual development and analysis of cases, including coordination with the relevant business teams, gathering, and reviewing documents, and creating timelines
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 engagement and response letters
Prepare court documents for filing
Maintain the litigation calendar and monitor case dockets making sure to apprise colleagues of upcoming deadlines

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience handing litigation matters,experience running state/federal trials a plus
Degree in Law and/or Paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Litigation law firm and/or automotive insurance company experience required, in-house experience a plus
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, flexibly, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
Understanding and comfort with litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitrations, and trials. eDiscovery and Appellate experience a plus
Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful, and taking on additional responsibility
Strong organizational, analytical, fact-finding, technology, and negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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