- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
- Identifies moderately complex legal issues related to assigned matter; proposes alternative solutions
- Performs substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts including analysis, drafting, negotiating and consulting
- Resolves routine and moderately complex to complex legal matters in area of responsibility with minimal supervision
- Performs independent analysis of unique problems and proposes solutions to a more experienced paralegal or attorney
- Assists more experienced paralegals and/or attorneys in resolving complex legal issues on projects involving multiple disciplines within the Legal Division and/or multiple functional areas or divisions within Abbott
- Possesses solid knowledge of Abbott's businesses supported and knowledge of the broader business impact
- Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas
- Represents Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, opposing counsel or government agencies; resolves legal issues using negotiation skills and legal experience involving more complex matters.
- Represents Legal Division internally to clients
- Helps select and/or directs the work of outside counsel, outside paralegals, contractors and vendors; defines project objectives and manages project
- Interface with internal clients in preparing commercial agreements such as relating to contracts & pricing, professional service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and clinical study agreements
- Support attorneys on more complex legal agreements, assembling exhibits and schedules, coordinating input from other stakeholders
- Help maintain all agreements in document management system
- Maintain templates in document management system and help prepare updates to templates
- Support the preparation of presentations on various topics
- Coaches and directs assigned support staff (may include junior paralegals and legal assistants) in their responsibilities
- Serves as role model for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Assists in selecting and recruiting staff members
- Typically reports to Paralegal Supervisor or an attorney
- Advises legal department managers of critical project developments in a timely manner
- Executes core job responsibilities in a timely manner
- Assigned matters generally have a significant impact on business activities and operations
- Interacts across all levels of management
- No direct department budget responsibility; must however operate within budget. Develops estimates for outside counsel fees for assigned legal matters with supervision from more experienced paralegals and/or attorneys
- Demonstrates strong leadership competencies, considered as a potential successor to the Paralegal Supervisor
- Bachelor's Degree and / or relevant legal education (Paralegal certificate)
- 3 – 7 years of relevant experience. Proficient in area of responsibility.
- Must have familiarity with basic laws as related to applicable areas of responsibility.
- Possess the ability to interpret and synthesize information from various sources to achieve superior outcomes.
- Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented with high work standards.
- High level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, proofreading and organizational skills, with a focus on continuous process improvement
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, proactively thinking through challenges and coming up with pragmatic workable solutions.
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Senior Paralegal - Sylmar, United States - Abbott Laboratories
Description
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
The Opportunity
This position works onsite out of our Sylmar, CA location in our GENC General Counsel division.
The Senior Paralegal provides legal services and resolves legal matters for assigned responsibilities or clients. Supports the business in the achievement of business objectives by communicating advice of the Legal Department and managing legal risks to the corporation.
What You'll Work On
Commercial
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
Position Accountability / Scope
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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of responsibility.
The base pay for this position is $73,600.00 – $147, In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
