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Toyota Warranty/Lemon Law Paralegal Case Manager in Plano, Texas
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Legal Department (Toyota Legal One, or TL1) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Warranty/Lemon Law (W/LL) Paralegal Case Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to independently manage and direct all aspects of a high-volume portfolio of W/LL lawsuits, claims, and related matters.
Reporting to the Managing Counsel - Business Litigation and Warranty/Lemon Law, the Paralegal Case Manager has primary responsibility for providing hands-on, self-directed, strategic oversight and management of TL1’s W/LL litigation, from initial lawsuit filing through case evaluation, motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeal, and certain pre-litigation matters. This role also provides critical legal guidance and direction to a wide variety of business stakeholders.
What you’ll be doing
Managing a high-volume docket of W/LL litigation and pre-litigation claims, with supervisory responsibilities for case intake and assignment, day to day matter oversight, strategy, decision-making, and reporting, including:
Managing outside law firms, experts, and consultants
Evaluating and deciding litigation defense and potential resolution
Attending trials and depositions and providing direction to outside counsel
Providing strategic input and direction during client/witness interviews, meetings, and preparation sessions
Overseeing discovery responses
Advising on pre-litigation claims
Providing advice and direction to a wide variety of business clients regarding W/LL issues and customer and dealer facing questions
Conducting training sessions for business clients regarding W/LL issues
Innovating and identifying new processes to respond to W/LL challenges
Function effectively as part of the W/LL law team, including maintaining communication, consistent strategic direction, and coordinated case oversight with the other W/LL Paralegal Case Managers
Oversee and direct administrative support staff
Handle special projects and other matters as requested to support W/LL, the Litigation Group and TL1
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree required
Extensive years of law firm or corporate law department experience as a litigation case manager and paralegal
Takes ownership/personal responsibility for performing tasks and resolving issues
Experience with document management system such as NetDocuments or similar
Experience with law department matter management systems such as TeamConnect
Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as ProSearch and Relativity
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Strong analytical, organizational, and case management skills
Added bonus if you have
Paralegal Certificate (ABA-certified legal assistant program)
Significant experience with warranty/lemon law and / or the automotive industry
What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Flexible work options based on business needs
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Job Posting End Date :
06/9/2024 at 12AM US/Central
Management Level :
15