Senior Paralegal (Litigation/Discovery)

Location(s): Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time
Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree and professional Certification as a paralegal from an ABA program required

Sponsorship: No

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We are currently looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our team in Franklin, TN.

Job Summary

This position provides support primarily to the Dealer Network Development and Aftersales business practice areas.  Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to support internal and external counsel. Provides litigation support to the affected practice areas.  Maintains contact with various internal and external sources in the resolution of cases. Drafts, reviews, and edits documents, as requested.

A Day in the Life:   

• Operates under direct supervision of a team of senior counsel

• Provides paralegal support to litigation, transactional 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 (Passport)

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

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

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

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

• Supports compliance with annual records retention policies

• Conduit between legal counsel and business clients for securing requested dealer-related documents and information

• Monitors and summarizes legislative changes to U.S. dealer protection or “franchise” laws; prepares 50-state surveys as needed

• Initial review of aftersales business contracts, programs and communications

• Supports legal review of dealer network development “packages” to memorialize dealer agreement changes and other market representations actions

• Coordinate initial review and revision of audit, internal and other reports

Who We’re Looking for:

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the civil litigation process and franchise laws

• Ability to interact effectively with all level 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

Years of Experience:

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and professional Certification as a paralegal from an ABA program required

Specific Course/Certifications:

• Willingness to utilize computer and software programs as needed to conduct day to day activities, including artificial intelligence applications

• Knowledge of and experience with online legal research (e.g., Westlaw) and e-discovery tools (Relativity)

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.  Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint strongly preferred

• Notary Public Commission capabilities preferred

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Senior Paralegal at Nissan:

Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities + cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.                                                                                                                   

Be where you need to be: Feel empowered at work with our "Be where you need to be" approach to work based on your role. This offers a realistic, modern approach to work based on the expectation for the position.                                                                                   

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

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The Nissan Way sets our company way of doing things, with the values underpinning how we can work together to achieve success. Explore more here: https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/LIFE_AT_NISSAN/

Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

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.