Paralegal II, Litigation & Employment

ABOUT THE ROLE Lyft is seeking a Paralegal II, Litigation & Employment to support its in-house counsel and paralegal team in investigating and responding to claims, conducting factual investigations, and attending hearings and fact-finding conferences. This role will play a key part in keeping Lyft's employment and litigation operations efficient and organized. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Paralegal II, you will be responsible for: - Managing, tracking, and filing responses to claims - Conducting factual investigations to respond to administrative claims, demand letters, and other litigation and arbitration matters - Drafting responses for these matters and preparing memoranda and summaries of factual research - Gathering documents and information to respond to discovery or information requests - Completing court or agency filings and attending court appearances or agency hearings - Providing legal support to in-house attorneys, paralegals, and various internal business partners to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures - Helping to define procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows and handling of legal requests - Maintaining overall governance of existing processes and strategies - Liaising with internal and external counsel and contacts on a day-to-day basis - Leading projects and tasks within a broader legal strategy in collaboration with other team members WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years relevant legal experience, with law firm experience preferred - Experience handling discovery in complex litigation matters - Ability to obtain a notary license - Strong oral and written communication skills - Exceptional organizational and efficiency skills - Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment - Proficiency working in a Mac environment, specifically with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Excel, and Word, and familiarity with various e-discovery tools WHY REMOTE This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work in the office 3 days per week. However, you will also have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. BENEFITS Lyft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options - Mental health benefits - Family building benefits - Child care and pet benefits - 401(k) plan with company match - 12 observed holidays and discretionary paid time off for salaried team members, or 15 days paid time off for hourly team members - 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents - Subsidized commuter benefits - Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership