Senior Litigation & Compliance Paralegal

Job Schedule: Full-time - Hybrid - in office Monday-Thursday

Education Requirement: Two-year Associate's degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program, or Bachelor's Degree

We are currently looking for a Senior Paralegal, Litigation to join our team in Franklin, TN. Conducts broad-based factual and legal research of risks and claims and prepares comprehensive analyses and reports. Participates in managing legal holds, research, investigations, subpoena and discovery responses, and trial preparation. Provides paralegal support to litigation and other matters, including managing tracking and budgeting; Operates under direct supervision of a team of senior counsel

Issues litigation holds; manages, reviews, and monitors litigation docket

Assists in preparing discovery responses, affidavits, and related documents

Supports compliance with annual records retention policies

Acts as conduit between legal counsel and business clients for securing requested documents and information

Monitors and summarizes legislative changes to laws affecting motor vehicles and equipment; prepares 50-state surveys as needed

Supports efforts to increase efficiency and drive down litigation management costs

Identifies process gaps and recommends improvements

Identifies legal risks and elevates strategic issues

Exercises independent professional judgment and earns trust to manage matters without close supervision

Knowledge and understanding of the civil litigation process

Five or more years of professional paralegal experience from law firm or in-house legal department (product liability litigation preferred)

Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) and either (a) professional Certification from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program or (b) 2+ years of experience within a law firm or corporate legal department (or equivalent)

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:

Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.