Temporary FLEX Paralegal I

What To Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled Paralegal to join the Legal Team, supporting the Employment and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) groups. This role involves managing complex legal matters, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise and a proactive approach to handling sophisticated legal tools and processes. While experience in HR policies, employment matters, and EHS compliance is preferred, a willingness to learn and adapt to new legal areas is essential.

What You’ll Do

Manage internal employment and EHS legal matters, including files, documents, policies, and procedures

Coordinate and execute filings with labor/employment and EHS regulatory agencies, including responses to document or information requests and other correspondence

Support internal and external counsel on administrative and regulatory compliance and enforcement matters

Assist with factual development, research, and analysis of employment and EHS legal issues by engaging with business stakeholders, reviewing documents, and creating timelines

Draft basic legal documents, such as response letters and filings, under attorney supervision

Maintain employment and EHS matter calendars, tracking deadlines and schedules for timely execution

Assist with onboarding outside counsel and manage related invoices and billing

What You’ll Bring

3-5 years of relevant paralegal experience

Bachelor’s degree/paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and fact‑finding skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Project management mindset with the ability to work efficiently, prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and handle multi‑dimensional projects in a fast‑paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

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

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