Senior Paralegal, Litigation & Discovery

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Location

NHQ

Purpose

This Paralegal will support attorneys in the areas of class actions, intellectual property, government investigations, product liability, and general commercial litigation nationwide, with a heavy focus on e-discovery. This position will assist attorneys in all phases of case development, including email and document collection, review, and preparation for production.  A successful candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, be detail oriented with a high level of accuracy, and comfortable with technology. Experience in managing electronic discovery, including email and document collections/productions, is required.

Major Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment to prepare requests for documents and information, collect, review, and prepare documents for production in litigated matters.
• Collaborate with other business units to collect documents and information for discovery.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed draft responses to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions.
• Communicate and work effectively with both in-house and outside counsel, other business units, and expert witnesses.
• Maintain litigation files in the Document Management System.
• Use advanced knowledge to ensure compliance with Records Management Program policies.
• Conduct legal and investigative research as required.
• Maintain and update discovery logs.

Major Responsibilities (continued)

• Assist with distributing litigation holds.
• Assist with electronic discovery collection, production, and document review.
• Collaborate with Records Management schedules and e-discovery best practices to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Assist in the management of vendors in conjunction with Purchasing Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Authority

• Support various HMA departments by obtaining feedback and suggestions for program enhancements, and identifying feasible and appropriate improvements.
• Assist in the management of vendors, including outside law firms (define scope and ensure deliver of goods/services, monitor and drive performance, work to raise level of program effectiveness). Assist in the management of vendors in conjunction with Purchasing Department.
• Position may be involved with interviewing/evaluation of new hires.

Education

~ Bachelor’s degree preferred

Related Experience

• At least five years of in-house or law firm experience is required
• Litigation experience related to the automotive industry or comparable complex commercial litigation preferred.

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in MS Office 365 with emphasis in Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Strong computer background.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Multitasking and ability to perform with little or no direction.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional manner.

Certification

• Paralegal Certificate required.

Physical Requirements

Normal office duties

Work Model

#LI-Hybrid (60% Onsite/40% Remote)

Affiliate

#Hyundai

Compensation

$67,200.00 - $96,000.00 Annual

Benefits

• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Vacation and sick time off
• Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) company match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance