What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled Paralegal to join the Legal Team, supporting the Employment and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) groups. This role involves managing complex legal matters, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise and a proactive approach to handling sophisticated legal tools and processes. While experience in HR policies, employment matters, and EHS compliance is preferred, a willingness to learn and adapt to new legal areas is essential.

What You'll Do

Manage internal employment and EHS legal matters, including files, documents, policies, and procedures
Coordinate and execute filings with labor/employment and EHS regulatory agencies, including responses to document or information requests and other correspondence
Support internal and external counsel on administrative and regulatory compliance and enforcement matters
Assist with factual development, research, and analysis of employment and EHS legal issues by engaging with business stakeholders, reviewing documents, and creating timelines
Draft basic legal documents, such as response letters and filings, under attorney supervision
Maintain employment and EHS matter calendars, tracking deadlines and schedules for timely execution
Assist with onboarding outside counsel and manage related invoices and billing

What You'll Bring

3-5 years of relevant paralegal experience
Bachelor's degree/paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and fact-finding skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Project management mindset with the ability to work efficiently, prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and handle multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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