Senior Paralegal

About the role

BorgWarner is seeking a dynamic, results-driven individual to join as a Senior Paralegal at our World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate minute books and entity database
• Draft corporate resolutions
• Support new vendor and matter entries in billing system
• Obtain certified corporate documents and apostilles
• Manage service of process including tender of asbestos claims
• Support class action assessments and filings
• Manage litigation hold process
• Trial/Arbitration/Mediation preparation
• Organize and manage case files and litigation reports
• File documents with government agencies or courts (when appropriate)
• Act as a liaison between outside counsel and internal business partners
• Cook up interviews, meetings, trial or hearing logistics
• Support internal and external investigations and complex cases, including document productions and e-discovery
• Analyze technical information received and summarize for reports and discovery responses
• Draft and prepare technical/legal documents and letters
• Prepare responses to subpoenas and discovery requests (organizing/indexing data – hard copy materials and electronic)
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and other support staff
• Open and close files
• Order records
• Locate and develop pre-litigation case with relevant information
• Draft correspondence and answer phone calls
• Monitor deadlines
• Communicate effectively and productively with individuals in all roles, internal and external
• Track invoices of the legal department
• Conduct due diligence relating to M&A transactions and litigation

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
• Law firm 5 years (Preferred)
• Corporate 7 years (Preferred)
• Patent and Trademark law 3 years (Preferred)
• Broad experience with corporate, commercial litigation, and intellectual property
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet all deadlines and client-deliverables expectations
• Strong skills with MS Office (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, Excel, CoPilot), CT Advantage and hQue, Exterro, and Legal Tracker
• Notary Public (Preferred)

Salary

$70,400 - $96,800