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Posted April 23, 2024

Litigation Counsel

Toyota Material Handling
Columbus, IN Full Time
Reference: ToyotaMaterialHandling5001029819606

Job Description

About the Job:

This role serves as litigation counsel throughout the United States and Canada, providing support for TMH and other affiliated entities. In addition, this role will provide legal support and counsel to certain business groups within TMH and TMHNA, including marketing, technical and warranty, training, product development, engineering and procurement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role you will perform functions including:

  • Manage litigation docket, including:
    • Coordinate with outside counsel and insurance counsel to manage litigation and claims.
    • Attend and participate in incident inspections, corporate witness depositions, settlement conferences, and trials.
    • Manage outside counsel billing to ensure billing appropriately and within budget.
  • Day-to-day operational advice on general safety-related issues and review of related documents.
  • Provide legal advice to technical and warranty, training, product support, and design engineering.
  • Review and approve promotional literature, website information, and product training materials.
  • Advise on safety standards and any applicable regulations.
  • Proficient in document management systems and e-billing software with the ability to maintain an organized case file.
  • Core Competencies:
    • Excellent and succinct written and verbal communication skills
    • Organizational, time-management and prioritization capabilities; able to manage workload independently, efficiently and with minimal supervision

What We’re Looking For:

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted in good standing to the Bar of at least one state, and eligible for admission to the Indiana bar as in-house counsel.
  • Minimum of three years’ litigation experience; experience at a reputable law firm preferred.
  • Experience with product liability, asbestos, and/or commercial litigation required.

What You’ll Get in Return:
Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Generous Salary + Bonus Program
  • Low cost Medical with FREE Dental and FREE Vision Insurance
  • FREE on-site medical center
  • On-site Pharmacy
  • FREE on-site gym membership
  • Wellness program (offers premium discounts for the medical plan)
  • 401k matching
  • Group life insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) allotment
  • Between 13-14 paid holidays
  • New Parent Leave

Affirmative Action Responsibility:

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

About Toyota Material Handling

Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture.

Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.

Learn More about Toyota Material Handling Careers at www.ToyotaForklift.com/Careers

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