Litigation Paralegal
Kia USA - Irvine, CA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
At Kia, we're creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day. The Litigation Paralegal will be primarily responsible for supporting in-house attorneys in their management of litigation and will process, review and respond to consumer and commercial litigation and complaints involving Kia America. Key responsibilities include intake, tracking, reporting, investigation and analysis of litigation and pre-litigation matters; preparation of responses to and negotiation with adverse parties; coordinating with in-house and outside counsel and preparing discovery; management of subpoenas and records requests; communication of legal requests and issues to business units; and other duties as assigned. Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and willingness to cross-train into different litigation practice areas within the Legal Department preferred.
Responsibilities
- Investigating facts, coordinating collection of discovery materials, conducting research and developing legal arguments
- Collecting, organizing and archiving pleadings and documents related to pending and completed cases
- Summarizing cases and providing reporting to the legal department and executives
- Review and revise draft discovery responses
- Other projects within the legal department as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent
- 5-8 years top tier law firm and/or in-house experience
- Prior experience with single plaintiff and class action litigation
- Prior experience with automotive litigation helpful
- Ability to create timely and insightful executive reports and analysis
- Ability to work quickly and independently
- Mastery of standard office software (Microsoft Office) and ability to learn other company software systems
- Requires prior demonstrated managerial, organizational, and interpersonal communications (verbal and written) skills
- Strong legal and factual analytical abilities
- Strong understanding of legal calendaring
- Thorough working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
Benefits
- Premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral
- Paid time off
- Company lease and purchase programs
- Company-wide holiday shutdown
- Paid volunteer hours
- Premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California
