Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Duration: 9-10 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension/FTE

Location: Atlanta, GA 30354

Pay Rate: $36.00 – $40.86 hourly

JOB SUMMARY

In-office requirements: 2 days a week in the office but for training the first 2-3 weeks it will be more

Travel: 10% if any

Position overview

Independently manage warranty and lemon law litigation matters and assist with pre-litigation matters as needed.

Evaluate and determine settlement potential.

Research, analyze and evaluate evidence for lawsuits, interact with third parties, negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and participate in dispute resolution.

Roles & responsibilities

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage Pre-Litigation and Litigation Matters: Handle attorney demands and warranty lawsuits start to finish with outside counsel

o Including opening new cases, managing discovery with counsel, create settlement strategies

• Negotiate settlements directly with opposing counsel
• Direct and collaborate with outside counsel in the preparation of the defense in litigation
• Evaluate litigation cases to determine proper settlement decisions based on state lemon law
• Analyze and approve outside counsel’s billing invoices
• Manage and collaborate processes with Customer Relations and external partners to expedite pre-litigation and litigation evaluations
• Manage subrogation and arbitration warranty matters

o Negotiate settlements with insurance companies on subrogation claims

o Manage all inquiries from state agencies overseeing arbitration regulations and consumer protection laws

o Evaluate arbitration claims to determine proper settlement decisions based on state lemon law.

Qualifications

Education:

• Four-year degree and paralegal certification from ABA approved program.

Experience:

• 8-10 years litigation experience, automotive industry a plus.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.