Litigation Paralegal, Insurance Services

Description

Tesla Insurance is looking for a talented Litigation Paralegal to support our Casualty Litigators. As a team, you and the Casualty Litigators will directly handle litigated third party liability and first party UM/UIM matters. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy volume of tasks and duties, with a high level of organization and detail. All candidates must have strong prior California litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support our Casualty Litigators in all stages of litigation, both administrative and substantive, and assist with the factual development and analysis of personal injury cases
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including the collection, retention, and production of documents and issuance of subpoenas and drafting of discovery
• Prepare binders for depositions, hearings and trials, inclusive of exhibit lists and witness materials, as needed
• Prepare, cite-check, proofread, and e-file pleadings, deposition notices, requests for Examination Under Oath, and assist with arbitration and trial
• Conduct research, draft correspondence, pleadings, and updates that are accurate, concise, and ready for attorney use
• Take on additional legal projects as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of paralegal experience managing litigation matters in-house or at a litigation firm; insurance defense/personal injury experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification preferred,or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedure (motion practice, discovery,arbitration, trial, and appeals) and e-filing in California state courts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce polished filings, tables of authorities, chronologies, and executive-level updates
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and fact-finding skills; comfort juggling a high volume of matters under tight deadlines
• A proactive, ownership-minded approach, discretion with confidential information, and flexibility to take on new areas of responsibility.
  

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:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

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.