Litigation Practice Specialist

About the role

• Litigation Practice Specialist | Tesla (Legal & Government Affairs)
• Location: Hayward, California | Req ID: 271670 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a full-time Litigation Practice Specialist to support the Employment Litigation Team. The Litigation Practice Specialist will partner with paralegals and attorneys on matters by assisting with case management. The work is primarily in support of US clients but extends outside the US as the business requires.

The Practice Specialist will maintain and improve upon processes and practices to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the employment law team. We are seeking someone who provides high quality professional services and assistance to the paralegals, lawyers and business stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Acknowledge services documents, perform matter intake process and assign matters
• Prepare initial shells of pleading, discovery and motion documents
• Finalize pleadings and motions for eFiling – State, Federal and Appellate Courts
• Calendar relevant dates to track court and filing deadlines
• Issue legal holds
• Maintain and prepare litigation data for federal reporting
• Enforce fee arrangements, resolve invoice issues, and address other finance issues related to matters

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of law firm experience as a litigation secretary (California litigation experience required)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Extensive knowledge of court e-filing and trial procedures in federal and state procedures and rules
• Team player having the desire and initiative to develop and take ownership
• The ideal candidate will have excellent technical, organizational, and administrative skills, as well as strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across multiple teams to produce results
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality

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$32.40 - $55.20/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.