Paralegal

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.

• 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

• 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

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