Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Legal Assistant / Paralegal may be called upon to support the legal department in a variety of areas including contract management, intellectual property, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation, and regulatory matters. and other matters assigned from time to time.

Examples of Typical Activities:

• Support contract review process.


• Support Intellectual Property function


• Assemble and maintain corporate governance records.


• Assist in the compilation of company documents responsive to discovery requests in Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Employment, and Commercial litigation. Experience with eDiscovery tools and processes required.


• Assist in the collection and production of data in response to government investigations.


• Assist with retention of company documents and closed litigation.


• Monitor and maintain insurance matters.


• General support to Legal Department


• General support to Product Claims Department.


• Support legal operations including hold order and eDiscovery tools.

Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a legal or business environment.

Required Competencies

• Exceptional Organization and Attention to Detail – able to track, manage, and maintain precision for a high volume of fast-paced matters


• Project and Task Prioritization – experience juggling multiple tasks, anticipating deadlines, and proactively managing workloads and client expectations


• Communication and Coordination – strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders, outside counsels, and international counterparts.


• Problem-Solving & Initiative – Proactive mindset in identifying process improvements, resolving bottlenecks, and streamlining legal operations.


• Confidentiality & Discretion – Understanding of legal ethics and the importance of handling sensitive information with care and professionalism.


• Tech Savvy - Proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Sign, and other document management and matter tracking software; familiarity with USPTO PAIR and other IP systems is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

• Applied Learning – Assimilates and applies new job-related information in a timely manner.


• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.


• Contributing to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.


• Initiating Action – Takes prompts action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.


• Managing Work – Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.


• Stress Tolerance – Maintains stable performance under pressure of opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handles stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.