Paralegal, Litigation
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Compensation
Not disclosed
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team. Working closely with Lyft’s in-house litigation team, you will be responsible for conducting investigations, working with cross-functional partners, and helping keep Lyft’s legal operations efficient and organized. You should be a self-starter with a positive attitude who takes ownership of projects and works collaboratively with others.
Responsibilities:
Assist in-house counsel with administrative tasks, pre-litigation and litigation matters, and responding to legal requests
Conduct fact investigations related to pre-litigation matters and filed lawsuits, and assist with corresponding document collection
Prepare memoranda and summaries of factual research and make recommendations to supervising attorneys
Work cross-functionally with partners outside of Legal to gather facts and information and improve processes
Liaise with internal and external counsel on a day-to-day basis
Organize and maintain a variety of legal files and information
Additional responsibilities may include responding to consumer complaints, managing small claims court cases, and handling diverse special projects for in-house attorneys
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years relevant legal experience -- administrative, legal, operations, project management
A JD or Paralegal certificate is not required for this position
Strong oral and written communication skills
Collaborative, with ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships
Exceptionally organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and articulate
Ability to receive general direction and run projects independently
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high volume environment
Ability to prioritize competing demands and deadlines
Generally comfortable utilizing new technology
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