Litigation Paralegal

Virtual Req #3560
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career.  We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are: 

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. ACV’s network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer*:

  • Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
  • Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including up to 15 vacation days per year (increasing with years of service), the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
  • Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

*Part-time employees are not eligible for all benefits unless they meet hours requirements but are eligible to enroll in ACV’s 401k plan, for 6 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with an applicable state or local paid sick leave law.



Who we are looking for:

As a Litigation Paralegal at ACV, you’ll be a key member of our legal department supporting the Litigation team. You will assist with a variety of projects, including litigation support, matter management, e-discovery, budget management, and more. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, flexibility and willingness to learn, and attention to detail. We’re looking for a proactive self-starter who enjoys working cross-functionally.

 

What you will do:

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Assist with e-discovery, including responding to discovery requests, third-party subpoenas, and regulatory agency requests, fact gathering, collecting relevant documents and information, documenting e-discovery efforts, and e-discovery processes
  • Work with external vendors to facilitate the export of electronic data for storage, review, and production
  • Coordinate responses to third-party subpoena requests
  • Maintain internal litigation tracking tools
  • Assist in pre-litigation disputes, including gathering relevant materials and preparing draft responses to litigation threats
  • Preparing and tracking legal holds and preservation notices
  • Manage case calendars, organize documents and pleadings, prepare team agendas, schedule meetings, and other administrative tasks
  • Help scale processes for the Litigation team by creating and maintaining internal templates, guidelines, and playbooks
  • Assist with managing budgets
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need:

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • 6+ years’ relevant experience as a litigation paralegal in a combination of both law firm and in-house legal environment
  • E-discovery experience, including with various e-discovery tools
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Self-motivator, with the ability to prioritize a variety of competing matters
  • Comfortable assisting litigation counsel on complicated, sensitive, and nuanced issues, including both commercial and employment litigation
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external clients and cross-functional partners
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Slack, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Docusign, and any practice-related software like Brightflag, OpenText, Relativity, Google Vault, Onna, Legal Hold Pro, Exterro, etc
  • Specific experience with Brightflag, OpenText, and Google Vault is preferred

Compensation: $33.73 - $42.16 per hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.

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Our Values 

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling
  
 


At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.
 
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Other details

  • Job Family Legal
  • Job Function Legal Support
  • Pay Type Hourly