Paralegal Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

Paralegal provides assistance and support to Litigation Manager by maintaining electronic litigation files, billing system data and assisting with discovery and document production to outside counsel with defense of case. Paralegal also supports the team across several areas, including analysis and some research.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Reviews newly filed complaints to verify proper operating company and notifies risk of same.
- Transmits general and automobile liability injury complaints for defense.
- Maintains electronic litigation files and coordinates discovery requests and documents production, litigation holds and all aspects of e-discovery with appropriate and diligent file management.
- Runs queries and prepares weekly litigation report to assist Litigation Manager in tracking status of lawsuits, claims, trial calendars and litigation expenses.
- Acts as a liaison between corporate witnesses and defense counsel.
- Runs queries, gathers and provides corporate documents to outside counsel for use in response to product liability discovery requests.
- Retrieves product identification lists, vendor information and forwards same to defense counsel to assist with defense of lawsuits and claims.
- Works with vendors to tender cases and obtain contractual indemnifications.
- Works with vendors to track and recover payments advanced by AutoZone in defense of cases.
- Maintains accurate tracking of litigation and/or compliance budgets.
- Conducts occasional research on applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Works collaboratively with defense counsel, Legal, Risk and other business partners on various projects.
- Prepares, files and maintains legal documents related to regulatory agency matters, general litigation and compliance initiatives.
- Routes contracts for signatures via DocuSign.
- Reviews mutual confidentiality agreements for all functional areas.
- Assists with Records Retention process for the Legal FAU.
- Manages the intake, review and timely response to subpoenas.
- Other duties as assigned, and as role and responsibilities evolve and change due AutoZone’s and Legal’s needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Paralegal degree, certificate or equivalent work experience
- Two or three years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a top law firm or in-house litigation
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, proofreading skills and grammar, and keen ability to convey technical and legal terms in a clear and effective manner
- Strong legal acumen, project management, time management and organization skills
- Ability to independently drive required deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to perform critical and confidential assignments with changing priorities
- Must have value added, client service attitude and approach
- Must have a Notary or be eligible for same
- Strong system skills, including Microsoft Office

BENEFITS

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

- Competitive pay
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
- Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

- Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.