Senior Paralegal - Litigations and Subpoenas
Toyota Deutschland GmbH, Plano, TX, United States
Position Summary
Litigation & Subpoena Senior Paralegal – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) will support the Legal Litigation & Subpoena Team in handling civil litigation cases and processing subpoenas. The role reports to the Managing Counsel – Litigation and is based in Plano, Texas, requiring residency within a commutable distance.
Key Responsibilities
Use team tools (TeamConnect and Net Documents) to manage work.
Assist with all civil litigation matters, including small claims, class actions, arbitration, and subpoenas involving TFS.
Partner with internal and external counsel to prepare and review litigation documents, maintain schedules, manage deadlines, depositions, litigation holds, pleadings, and develop strategies with supervising counsel.
Develop and maintain reporting to senior management regarding litigation matters, spot trends, and collaborate with compliance and other legal staff on policy, procedures, and training.
Identify opportunities for collaboration within the department and with external business units.
Negotiate settlements with outside counsel.
Intake and process subpoenas.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher), or equivalent professional work experience.
Five or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal supporting in‑house counsel or a law firm.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
Consumer finance litigation experience.
Board Certified Paralegal (BCP) through Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS).
Proficiency with TeamConnect and Net Documents.
Benefits
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect.
Professional growth and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual contribution.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
Tax‑advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
Relocation assistance (if applicable).
EEO Statement Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Use team tools (TeamConnect and Net Documents) to manage work.
Assist with all civil litigation matters, including small claims, class actions, arbitration, and subpoenas involving TFS.
Partner with internal and external counsel to prepare and review litigation documents, maintain schedules, manage deadlines, depositions, litigation holds, pleadings, and develop strategies with supervising counsel.
Develop and maintain reporting to senior management regarding litigation matters, spot trends, and collaborate with compliance and other legal staff on policy, procedures, and training.
Identify opportunities for collaboration within the department and with external business units.
Negotiate settlements with outside counsel.
Intake and process subpoenas.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher), or equivalent professional work experience.
Five or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal supporting in‑house counsel or a law firm.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
Consumer finance litigation experience.
Board Certified Paralegal (BCP) through Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS).
Proficiency with TeamConnect and Net Documents.
Benefits
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect.
Professional growth and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual contribution.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
Tax‑advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
Relocation assistance (if applicable).
EEO Statement Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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