Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Legal Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Complex Litigation Paralegal.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the business litigation team on complex litigation matters, including consumer fraud and other commercial class action, patent litigation and/or automotive dealer franchise matters.

Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Toyota Motor North America Business Litigation, the person in this role will support the Business Litigation department's paralegal needs.

What you’ll be doing

• Collect, organize, and maintain documents and information needed by in-house attorneys and outside counsel

• Manage document collections and productions in collaboration with outside counsel and eDiscovery vendors

• Monitor and respond to communications/correspondence from clients, outside counsel, vendors, and Toyota parent and affiliate companies

• Prepare, revise, and finalize discovery responses

• Issue and update litigation holds

• Track and calendar important deadlines

• Assist with finalizing client/witness declarations and verifications

• Participate in client/witness interviews, meetings, and preparation sessions

• Respond to deposition, document, and trial subpoenas

• Manage case files and reports

• Manage outside law firm and expert consultant resources

• Function effectively as part of the business litigation team, including maintaining effective and efficient communication among team members

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree

• Paralegal Certificate (ABA-certified legal assistant program)

• Extensive years of law firm or corporate law department experience as a paralegal in complex civil litigation (including class actions and government investigations)

• Self-starter, problem-solver and detailed-oriented

• Strong analytical, organizational, and case management skills

• Experience handling technical documents

• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Takes ownership/personal responsibility for performing tasks and resolving issues

• Proficiency in law department matter management systems such as Atlas and Team Connect

• Proficiency in document management system such as NetDocuments or iManage

• Proficiency in eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• Able to travel to Torrance, California for training and onboarding during first few months in the position

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.

• Flexible work options based on business needs.

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• 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)

What you should know

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. 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.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.

Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .