This team member will provide primary support to attorneys in the Legal Department in all aspects of administrative complaints and litigation, including coordination with internal departments and outside counsel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Work with inside and outside counsel in coordination of defense of administrative complaints and litigation, including serving as liaison between internal and external teams.
Gather documents and respond to agency request to assist with managing and responding to administrative complaints.
Work with internal departments to assist with researching, collecting, and producing documents, reports, and information requested during the course of litigation.
Assist with reviewing, drafting, and finalizing responses to discovery requests.
Assist with coordinating contact with witnesses for interviews, depositions, or trial appearances.
Coordinate and issue document preservation (records hold) notices when claims and litigation arise and conduct related follow up to ensure compliance.
Coordinate execution of declarations, affidavits, verifications of discovery responses, settlement agreements, and other similar documents.
Correspond with inside counsel, various departments, outside counsel, and third parties.
Calendar/docket meetings, discovery, depositions, due dates/deadlines, projects, mediations, and trials in an accurate and efficient manner.
Maintain and update litigation spreadsheets and databases.
Organize case files.
Provide additional assistance within the Legal Department as needed or assigned.
Additional projects and all other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES
Required:High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies from an ABA approved program or prior equivalent experience
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to take initiative, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Superb attention to accuracy and detail
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion and strong sense of judgement
Ability to work efficiently and productively in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment
Desired:Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of corporate legal or law firm experience
Experience handling e-Discovery
Experience working on employment (FLSA, Title VII, ADEA, ADA Title I, FMLA, GINA or related state laws), mass torts (Specifically asbestos-related litigation), ADA Title III, or commercial litigation matters
Experience responding to subpoenas/document requests and assisting in the defense of small claims cases
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [email protected] or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program, or equivalent prior experience
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to take initiative, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion and sound judgment
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- Two or more years of corporate legal or law firm experience
- Experience handling e-Discovery
- Experience with employment, mass torts, ADA Title III, or commercial litigation
- Experience responding to subpoenas and document requests
- Experience assisting with defense of small claims cases
O’Reilly Auto Parts Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about O’Reilly Auto Parts and has not been reviewed or approved by O’Reilly Auto Parts.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity-style upside is strengthened by an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows eligible full-time team members to buy ORLY shares via payroll deductions at a discount, improving access to ownership. This creates a tangible wealth-building lever that is positioned as stronger than many retail peers’ stock purchase offerings.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Retirement access is broadened because both part-time and full-time team members are immediately eligible to enroll in the 401(k). Whole-person support also extends beyond full-time staff through O’Care Solutions, which is described as available to full- and part-time team members at no cost.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and support benefits are expanded through the Live Life Well program, which can reduce medical premium share when specific health criteria are met. O’Care Solutions adds lifestyle and wellbeing coverage through counseling and practical supports like legal/financial consults and caregiving resources.
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What We Do
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