Paralegal, Labor and Employment

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now. Want more of the story? Check out our background here. 

About the team and position

Carvana is looking for a high capacity proactive and detail-oriented litigation professional to join our Labor & Employment team as Paralegal. This role primarily focuses on helping manage our litigation portfolio, which consists of pre-litigation claims and demands and administrative charges, as well as single plaintiff  and class based litigation in federal and state courts.  This role also assists with e-discovery practices, and providing administrative support with team projects. This role is located at corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona and reports to the Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with company attorneys to manage labor and employment related litigation matters, including monitoring outside counsel’s compliance with case management plans, strategies, and internal guidelines. 
• Efficiently gather and organize company records and other information relevant to assigned matters, and timely provide substantive analysis to assigned company attorneys.
• Review and provide substantive analysis to company staff attorneys on work product prepared by outside counsel, including draft pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Maintain litigation case files and case related information using document and case  management systems. 
• Review and analyze outside counsel invoices for compliance with company billing guidelines.
• Conduct and compile research on labor and employment related matters.
• Assist with e-discovery processes, including litigation holds and document collection efforts.
• Identify litigation management process inefficiencies and create and implement solutions.
• Lead projects and other deliverables as assigned by team leadership.
• Establish and maintain excellent communication and positive relationships with business partners, outside counsel, and internal team members to ensure successful outcomes concerning labor and employment litigation and strategic business objectives.

What you should know/have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in a litigation support role. 
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a private practice or in-house paralegal in a litigation-focused role.
• Prior experience managing and organizing a variety of projects and tasks .
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with various levels of stakeholders in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to work in a flexible team environment with varied responsibility.
• Consistent good judgment and ability to apply legal knowledge to help create practical business solutions.
• Team-oriented personality and willingness to practice Carvana’s values at all times.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of documents and matters.
• Ability to work independently, with tight deadlines, in a multi-tasking work environment to deliver highly accurate and timely work product.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit for up to eight hours per day with extensive use of computers.

We’d love it if you also have

• Experience with Legal Tracker 
• Experience using iManage, NetDocuments, or similar document management platform.
• Experience in Labor & Employment litigation/legal practice.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program.

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more..
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.