Senior Paralegal, Litigation

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time – Hybrid - in office Monday-Thursday

Education Requirement: Two-year Associate’s degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program, or Bachelor’s Degree

Sponsorship: No   

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Senior Paralegal, Litigation to join our team in Franklin, TN.

This position provides support primarily for the Product Safety and Liability practice areas. Conducts broad-based factual and legal research of risks and claims and prepares comprehensive analyses and reports. Participates in managing legal holds, research, investigations, subpoena and discovery responses, and trial preparation. Supports review and response to product investigations.

• Provides paralegal support to litigation and other matters, including managing tracking and budgeting; coordinating discovery, witnesses, and assisting outside counsel; calendaring critical court dates

• Opens, maintains, and closes case files using Nissan’s case management systems (T360)

• Communicates with management, internal clients, and outside third parties, including preparation of correspondence, memorandum, presentations, etc.

• Operates under direct supervision of a team of senior counsel

• Receives third-party subpoenas and coordinates with counsel to respond

• Issues litigation holds; manages, reviews, and monitors litigation docket

• Assists in preparing discovery responses, affidavits, and related documents

• Supports compliance with annual records retention policies

• Acts as conduit between legal counsel and business clients for securing requested documents and information

• Monitors and summarizes legislative changes to laws affecting motor vehicles and equipment; prepares 50-state surveys as needed

• Supports efforts to increase efficiency and drive down litigation management costs

• Identifies process gaps and recommends improvements

• Builds and refines workflows, templates, and playbooks

• Identifies legal risks and elevates strategic issues

• Exercises independent professional judgment and earns trust to manage matters without close supervision

Who We're Looking for:

Required:

• Knowledge and understanding of the civil litigation process

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and employees

• Strong management and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to organize and handle high volume of cases and related pleadings, motions and discovery

• Ability to function independently within job requirements

• Ability to analyze, interpret and summarize information into recommendations for attorney supervisors and management

• Five or more years of professional paralegal experience from law firm or in-house legal department (product liability litigation preferred)

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program, or

• Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) and either (a) professional Certification from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program or (b) 2+ years of experience within a law firm or corporate legal department (or equivalent) 

• Notary Public Commission capabilities

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.