Paralegal II, Litigation & Risk

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation case management
• A JD or Paralegal certificate is required for this position
• Prior in-house legal or insurance claims handling experience is preferred
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury litigation and pre-litigation matters
• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Strong legal research and analysis skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in legal software and e-discovery tools
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload efficiently

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discretionary paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership