Paralegal supporting litigation team at Clyde & Co handling commercial litigation and case management. Drafting documents and assisting with all phases of litigation in a busy team environment.
About the role
- Paralegal supporting legal operations at Murgado Automotive Group in Miami. Focusing on compliance, corporate transactions, and litigation in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents, including but not limited to: asset purchase agreements, leases, bank agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
- Assist with corporate governance matters, such as maintaining entity records, preparing board/minutes materials, and supporting mergers, acquisitions, or dealership expansions.
- Conduct legal research on multi-state statutes/regulations (e.g., motor vehicle laws, consumer protection, lemon law, DMV requirements, FTC rules, and auto finance compliance).
- Support litigation efforts when needed, including preparing discovery responses, organizing case files, coordinating with external counsel, managing subpoenas, and handling auto-related liability or insurance defense matters.
- Maintain and organize legal databases, contract repositories, and filing systems, track deadlines, renewals, and compliance obligations.
- Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., finance, sales, HR, compliance) and external parties (e.g., lenders, insurers, regulators, vendors) to facilitate document execution and resolve issues.
- Assist in risk management by identifying potential legal exposures in dealership transactions or operations and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for senior management or legal counsel on ongoing matters.
- Ensure all activities comply with federal, state (Florida, Virginia, Illinois, New Jersey and California), and local laws applicable to the automotive industry.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience; prior work in automotive, dealership environment strongly preferred.
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent legal experience required.
- Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams); experience with contract management software (e.g., DocuSign, SharePoint) a plus.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with high attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a hybrid environment, including in a in-person, virtual, as well as in a team, setting.
- Reliable transportation when needed.
- Able to travel, if required.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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