Paralegal

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. 

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THE ROLE:
As a key member of the AMD litigation team, the Paralegal will provide crucial support in handling legal matters related to threatened or actual claims, disputes, litigation, third-party subpoenas, and government inquiries. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with internal teams, outside counsel, and various business units, playing an integral part in ensuring legal processes run smoothly. You'll help manage e-discovery collections, organize litigation files, and assist attorneys in fact investigations and document preservation. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your organizational and investigative skills will shine as you work directly with in-house litigation attorneys.

THE PERSON:
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of managing tight deadlines and shifting priorities with minimal oversight. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with all levels of the organization, and the ability to maintain confidentiality is critical. You should have a keen eye for detail, excellent business judgment, and high ethical standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide paralegal assistance to AMD attorneys and outside counsel involved in litigation, administrative, and regulatory matters.
• Organize and track litigation files, deadlines, and case information using an electronic document management system.
• Manage e-discovery document collections and assist with the document preservation process, including scheduling interviews and preparing summaries.
• Assist in fact investigations, due diligence, and witness interviews, as well as compliance with document retention directives.
• Serve as a liaison between AMD’s law department, business units, and external vendors or counsel.
• Assist with budgeting, calendaring, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Support attorneys in responding to third-party subpoenas and government inquiries.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Litigation paralegal experience in a corporate or law firm setting is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the discovery process, e-discovery platforms, and subpoena handling.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems.
• Experience working directly with legal counsel on administrative or regulatory matters.
• Notary license is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• An undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent practical experience is highly desired.

LOCATION:

• Santa Clara, CA (occasional onsite work required)
• Local candidates preferred. No relocation assistance is provided.

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.