Paralegal, Safety & Insurance Litigation bei Uber

About the Role

The Safety & Insurance Litigation team oversees and manages litigation and claims across the U.S. & Canada arising out of Uber's insurance policies. In doing so, the team works hand-in-hand with our insurance partners and outside counsel to drive innovation and solutions. The team also works closely with Uber's business teams, from operations to safety, to evaluate and manage risk. The team is currently searching for a Safety & Insurance Litigation Paralegal to provide crucial support to in-house attorneys handling auto liability matters. This role will be based at Uber's offices in Chicago, Illinois.

What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points

---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

1. Assist in all phases of the tort litigation lifecycle, including discovery, motion practice and trial/alternative dispute resolution

2. Review, categorize, organize, track and update information and legal documents within our matter management system

3. Analyze, issue spot and escalate inquiries and issues

4. Perform research, fact investigation and preservation functions

5. Prioritize and manage a large volume of cases and projects

6. Perform and analyze complex data analytics

7. Design, build and deliver engaging presentations for internal and external audiences

8. Respond directly to requests from outside counsel, insurers and other stakeholders

---- Basic Qualifications ----

1. 4+ years of paralegal experience

2. B.A./B.S. Degree required

3. 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

---- Preferred Qualifications ----

1. Paralegal experience in either a defense firm or insurance company highly preferred

2. Paralegal certificate preferred (or as required by local rules)

3. Experience working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while handling a high volume caseload

4. E-Discovery and mass document production experience including using Relativity

5. Salesforce or other CRM/database experience

6. Data querying and SQL skills

7. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

8. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

9. Self-motivation and the ability to work both on a team and independently

10. Passion for the work and a growth mindset

11. Flexibility and willingness to help out wherever needed

12. Enthusiasm about Uber!

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base hourly rate range for this role is USD$43.75 per hour - USD$48.56 per hour. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb_Y9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform