Job Description

Counsel, eDiscovery Specialist, Product Liability Litigation

Tesla is looking for an experienced litigation attorney and eDiscovery specialist to join the Product Liability team within our fast-paced Legal Department. The Counsel will join the eDiscovery team that oversees Discovery and eDiscovery in connection with Tesla’s product liability litigation matters, generally focused on our vehicle products. You will act as national discovery counsel to Tesla as we defend litigation and promote Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy and zero-emission transportation. This position will be located in Austin or Palo Alto.

What You’ll Do

• Represent Tesla in all aspects of product liability-related litigation matters, particularly relating to discovery.
• Prepare responses to Discovery based on a thorough understanding of Tesla’s vehicle products and litigation strategy; draft Protective Orders and all front-end discovery-related stipulations.
• Lead document collection efforts to identify and select critical documents and data for purposes of discovery compliance, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Identify and select documents critical to the defense of Tesla’s vehicle products, and work with the Product Liability team to integrate such documents into the case analysis and overall litigation strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of document review including consulting on eDiscovery meet and confers to direct and provide guidance on processes regarding negotiating search terms, metadata, use and parameters for predictive coding, and application of carefully curated coding panels on voluminous document collections.
• Keep abreast of case law, federal, state and local rules, and other statutory developments impacting discovery, ESI, etc.
• Develop and implement best practices to maximize quality, efficiency, and value of the eDiscovery Team.

What You’ll Bring

• JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school; Member of a state bar.
• 3-5 years of experience actively litigating matters and managing intensive eDiscovery projects, including initial case assessment, strategy development, responding to discovery, overseeing all aspects of eDiscovery, mediation, arbitration, and court trials. Less years of experience will be considered for the right, enthusiastic candidate with stellar eDiscovery intellect.
• Experience in conducting company witness interviews for case-specific document collections.
• Ability to exercise business and legal judgment with strong problem-solving, research, and project management skills and ability to work closely with business (engineers and other non-lawyers).
• Knowledge of and experience with top document review platforms such as Relativity, Logikcull, etc., including running complex Boolean searches, crafting case-specific coding panels, and creating detailed saved searches.
• Track record of working efficiently with a client-service focus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Pleasant attitude, ability to work well with others including non-lawyers, and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Expected Compensation: $172,000 - $318,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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