Litigation Manager

Position overview

Independently manage warranty and lemon law pre-litigation and litigation matters, arbitration claims, and subrogation claims. Serve as corporate representative in a variety of legal matters, including trials, mediations, arbitration hearings and depositions. Research, analyze, and evaluate evidence for lawsuits, interact with third parties and participate in negotiation and dispute resolution.

• Manage warranty litigation and pre-litigation matters; including, working with outside counsel through the length of the case, aiding in reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, helping develop effective defense strategies, and negotiating with opposing counsel.
• Evaluate pre-litigation cases and negotiate settlements with opposing counsel to resolve pre-litigation warranty matters
• Collaborate with Porsche dealerships to complete final repair attempts, obtain necessary information and documentation to evaluate and resolve breach of warranty matters
• Represent PCNA in litigation: in court, arbitration, mediation, depositions and trials throughout the United States
• Manage subrogation and arbitration warranty matters:
  Negotiate settlements;
  Manage all inquiries from state agencies overseeing arbitration regulations and consumer protection laws; and Evaluate arbitration claims to determine proper settlement decisions based on state lemon law

• Four-year degree; paralegal certification from ABA approved program

• 8 plus years litigation experience, automotive industry a plus

• Substantive legal knowledge and understanding of warranty and lemon laws
• Proficient in legal research
• Self-starter and a team player
• Negotiation Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Communication
• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organization

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$115,000. However, it is important to note that at Porsche, compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.

In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Subsidized Porsche and VW leasing programs

Hybrid Schedule - 3 Days/week required in the office located in Atlanta, Ga.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.