Paralegal II, Litigation & Risk

Socotra, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Lyft is seeking a Litigation & Risk Paralegal to join the Legal team in a hybrid Nashville role. You will work with in-house and outside counsel to manage personal injury matters, perform factual investigations, and coordinate information requests to keep legal operations efficient.

The position emphasizes collaboration and independent project leadership. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in litigation, plus a JD or Paralegal certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in litigation case management.
• JD or Paralegal certificate is required for this position.
• Preference for candidates with in-house or insurance claims handling experience.
• 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 work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Proficiency with Mac environment and Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive), Dropbox, Excel, Outlook and Word; familiarity with e-discovery tools.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with in-house and outside counsel to oversee personal injury litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Independently conduct factual investigations and lead document collection for pre-litigation matters and filed lawsuits.
• Review and analyze records, memoranda, and summaries to inform case management decisions.
• Provide legal support to in-house attorneys and internal partners to ensure policy compliance.
• Help define procedures to promote efficient legal workflows and handling of requests.
• Proactively improve processes to scale Lyft’s legal operations amid growth.
• Maintain governance of existing processes and strategies.
• Liaise with internal and external counsel on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead projects within a broader legal strategy in collaboration with team members.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Independent project work

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or Paralegal certificate

Tools

e-discovery tools

Google Apps

Dropbox

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

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 & Risk Paralegal to join our Legal team. Working closely with Lyft’s in-house counsel and paralegal teams, you will be responsible for managing active personal injury litigation matters, conducting factual investigations, responding to information requests, working directly with outside counsel, 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. Come join us at Lyft!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Lyft’s in-house and outside counsel to personally oversee certain personal injury litigation and pre-litigation matters
• Independently conduct factual investigations and lead document collection efforts related to pre-litigation matters and filed lawsuits
• Review and analyze records, memoranda, and summaries of factual research to make informed recommendations to in-house and outside counsel regarding case management
• Provide legal support to in-house attorneys and various internal business partners to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Help define procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows and handling of legal requests
• Think proactively about improving processes to help Lyft’s legal operations continue to scale effectively with incredible growth
• Maintain overall governance of existing processes and strategies
• Liaise with internal and external counsel and contacts on a day-to-day basis
• Lead projects and tasks within a broader legal strategy in collaboration with other team members

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation case management
• A JD or Paralegal certificate is required for this position
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior in-house legal or insurance claims handling experience
• 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 work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Proficiency working in a Mac environment, and specifically with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.), Dropbox, Excel, Outlook and Word, and familiarity with various e-discovery tools

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule following the establishment of a Lyft office in Nashville — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Nashville area is $72,160 - $90,200, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.