This job is expired. See open roles hereParalegal, Consumer Litigation
$72,000 - $150,000/ year
Posted Oct 07 Full TimeOn SitePalo Alto, California What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a talented Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Palo Alto, CA location. This role will directly support Tesla’s Consumer Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have technical acumen, the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and duties, and solid experience with various types of litigation such as consumer demands, arbitrations, and complaints. The position will report directly to the Associate Paralegal Manager, Consumer and Product Liability Litigation.
What You’ll Do
- Support internal and external litigation counsel in all stages of litigation
- Assist with the factual development and analysis of cases, including talking with the relevant business partners, 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 response letters
- Prepare court documents for filing
- Communicate with opposing parties and negotiate settlements
- Maintain the case file and litigation calendar and monitor case dockets
What You’ll Bring
- Support internal and external litigation counsel in all stages of litigation
- Assist with the factual development and analysis of cases, including talking with the relevant business partners, 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 response letters
- Prepare court documents for filing
- Communicate with opposing parties and negotiate settlements
- Maintain the case file and litigation calendar and monitor case dockets
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
Expected Compensation
$72,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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