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Senior Paralegal Jobs in Auburn Hills, USA at BorgWarner
Position Senior Paralegal Location World Headquarters – Auburn Hills, MIAbout Us Borg Warner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At Borg Warner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture Borg Warner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to apply for consideration.
You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that Borg Warner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose Borg Warner is currently seeking a “dynamic, results-driven” individual to join as a Senior Paralegal at our World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Senior Paralegal works with attorneys in the department as well as external attorneys, and for litigation matters, acts as a liaison between the attorney and the case files throughout all stages of litigation including pre-trial investigation and preparation, mediation, arbitration and trial;
manages own caseload and provides attorneys all necessary assistance in order to provide economical and efficient services for clients. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills, ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects, willingness to work overtime and travel occasionally, be self-motivated and ability to work independently, the ability to work effectively on a team and with all levels of personnel, superior knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and the legal process;
excellent research and analytical skills; and high-level attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities Manage corporate minute books and entity database
Manage annual report filings
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 including registered agent claims reports and reports from the billing system
File documents with government agencies or courts (when appropriate)
Act as a liaison between outside counsel and internal business partners
Coordinate 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
Other duties as assigned
What we are looking for Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate
Law firm: 5 years (Preferred)
Corporate: 7 years…
Title: Senior Paralegal
Company: BorgWarner
Location: Auburn Hills, USA
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