About the Role
At Uber, we pride ourselves on the exceptional Legal team we’ve built. This role is part of the U.S. Litigation team, which defends and prosecutes a wide range of commercial litigation, ranging from demand letters and subpoenas to some of the largest and most cutting edge litigation matters in the country - regulatory, antitrust, marketing, IP, privacy, securities, accessibility, contract, unfair competition, and everything in between, for all business lines within the Uber family. Our paralegal team is entrusted with significant substantive work, both internally and public facing, while also providing classic matter support and organization to our in-house attorneys and outside counsel. We are looking for an ambitious, organized, detail-oriented individual who can help us provide efficient support to the business.
What you’ll do:
- Manage a high volume caseload in all phases of the litigation lifecycle, including discovery, motion practice, and trial/alternative dispute resolution in the U.S.
- Negotiate resolutions with claimants and represent Uber in mediation, arbitration, and small claims court
- Work closely with many internal teams to investigate claims and gather information
- Respond directly to third party subpoena requests
- Assist with administrative requests, including high volume processing related to case intake and management
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years experience as a paralegal or equivalent experience
- B.A/B.S. required, paralegal certificate preferred
- Working knowledge of litigation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with a team player mindset
- Ability to manage competing priorities and switch between different types of tasks seamlessly and efficiently throughout the day
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience conducting investigations, fact gathering, and document review
- Willingness to help out wherever needed, no task too big or small to support the team
- Technical know-how with at least an intermediate level of computer skills, including a working knowledge of Google suite, Excel, Word, Adobe, and other web-based applications
- Self-motivation and the ability to work both on a team and independently
- Passion for the work and a growth mindset
- Enthusiasm about Uber!
For New York, NY-based roles: The base hourly rate range for this role is USD$48 per hour - USD$52 per hour.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base hourly rate range for this role is USD$48 per hour - USD$52 per hour.
For Washington, DC-based roles: The base hourly rate range for this role is USD$48 per hour - USD$52 per hour.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.
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Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.