What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Suzuki Motor USA, LLC?
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has an opportunity available for a paralegal with a pragmatic, business friendly approach to professional relationships. This position will primarily support product liability litigation discovery needs, but is also an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning about the legal and compliance hurdles of motorcycle, ATV, and outboard motor distribution.
Responsibilities:
- Support discovery needs, including collecting, analyzing, and assembling responsive information and documents.
- Work with in house and outside counsel on pending litigation and claims.
- Manage legal holds.
- Provide support regarding dealer relations issues.
- Prepare regular legal reports.
- Represent the Company at trade organizations, including lobbying efforts and monitoring legislative developments.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Skills:
- Technically savvy and familiar with such applications as Microsoft Office programs, Adobe, databases, and Legal Files.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage tasks across the Company.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Conduct research as necessary.
- Prepare document productions in a complete and timely manner.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
The role requires good judgment, a strong work ethic, the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, and great interpersonal, communication and technical skills. Demonstrated industry interest will be strongly considered.
Experience / Education:
- Two or more years product liability experience in a company or law firm setting
- Associate degree
- Paralegal certificate
- Motorcycle, ATV, automobile, and/or outboard motor product familiarity a plus
- Corporate legal or commercial law firm experience is a plus.
In addition to a robust benefits plan, this position offers training for further career development.