Senior Paralegal, Litigation

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee lease program

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Senior Paralegal, Litigation to join our Franklin, TN team. The role focuses on managing discovery, subpoenas, and trial preparation with independent judgment and collaboration with senior counsel.

Qualifications include an ABA-approved paralegal program or a bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of paralegal experience in product liability litigation. Hybrid, in-office schedule is Monday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional paralegal experience in product liability litigation preferred.
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved program, or a Bachelor’s degree with certification/experience.
• Notary Public Commission capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct broad factual and legal research and prepare analyses and reports.
• Manage legal holds, discovery responses, investigations, subpoenas, and trial prep.
• Open, maintain, and close case files using case management systems; coordinate with counsel.

Skills

Civil litigation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Ability to work independently

Analytical summarization

5+ years paralegal experience

Communication with management

Education

ABA-approved paralegal education program or equivalent bachelor’s degree

Notary Public a plus

Job description

Location(s): Franklin, TN 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 Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. 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.
• Supports review and response to product investigations.

A Day in the Life:

• Provides paralegal support to litigation and other matters, including managing tracking and budgeting; coordinating discovery, witnesses, and assisting outside counsel; calendaring critical court dates.
• Opens, maintains, and closes case files using Nissan’s case management systems (T360).
• Communicates with management, internal clients, and outside third parties, including preparation of correspondence, memorandum, presentations, etc.
• Operates under direct supervision of a team of senior counsel.
• Receives third‑party subpoenas and coordinates with counsel to respond.
• 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.
• Builds and refines workflows, templates, and playbooks.
• Identifies legal risks and elevates strategic issues.
• Exercises independent professional judgment and earns trust to manage matters without close supervision.

Who We’re Looking for:

• Knowledge and understanding of the civil litigation process.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to organize and handle high volume of cases and related pleadings, motions and discovery.
• Ability to function independently within job requirements.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and summarize information into recommendations for attorney supervisors and management.
• Five or more years of professional paralegal experience from law firm or in‑house legal department (product liability litigation preferred).
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies from an ABA‑approved Paralegal Education Program, or 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).

Desired:

• Notary Public Commission capabilities.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

• 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. From day one, you’ll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
• Rewards: 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.

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. 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.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Nissan for Everyone:
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. 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. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

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.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.