Paralegal II, Litigation & Employment

About Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

Lyft is looking for a dedicated Paralegal II to join its Legal Team. In this crucial role, you will work closely with Lyft’s in-house counsel and paralegal team to investigate and respond to claims, conduct factual investigations, attend hearings, and support administrative tracking of case-related matters. This position is designed for a self-starter who can also take direction effectively and brings a positive attitude to a fun and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Lyft’s in-house counsel Litigation & Employment team to support administrative, pre-litigation and litigation matters, as well as external legal requests.
• Manages, tracks, calendars, and files responses to claims.
• Independently conducts factual investigations to respond to administrative claims, demand letters, and other litigation and arbitration matters, and assist with drafting responses for these matters.
• Prepare memoranda and summaries of factual research and make recommendations to supervising attorneys.
• Assist with gathering documents and information to respond to discovery or information requests.
• Complete court or agency filings and attend court appearances or agency hearings.
• Thinks proactively about improving processes to help Lyft’s legal operations continue to scale effectively with incredible growth.
• Liaises with other teams within the company and external parties to ensure efficient workflow and handling of requests.
• Provides legal support to in-house attorneys, paralegals, and various internal business partners to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Helps define procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows and handling of legal requests.
• Maintains overall governance of existing processes and strategies.
• Liaises with internal and external counsel and contacts on a day-to-day basis.
• Leads projects and tasks within a broader legal strategy in collaboration with other team members.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant legal experience. Law firm experience is preferred.
• Experience handling discovery in complex litigation matters.
• Ability to obtain notary license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally organized and efficient.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency working in a Mac environment, and specifically with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Excel, and Word, and familiarity with various e-discovery tools.
• Note that a JD or Paralegal certificate is not required for this position.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family building benefits.
• Child care and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members; 15 days paid time off for hourly team members (in addition to 12 observed holidays).
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are eligible).
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) to foster collaboration and company culture. Hybrid roles offer the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

Compensation

• The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $88,000 - $110,000. Salary ranges are dependent on qualifications, experience, and geographic location, and do not include potential equity, bonus, or benefits.