Ridgefield, CT, 06879, USA
22 hours ago
Paralegal
**Description** Provides legal support services to department attorneys, internal clients, and external counsel with minimal supervision. In consultation with department attorneys or outside counsel, the level of support includes management and/or coordination of information related to legal issues, performance of legal and factual research, preparation of legal documents and reports, use of computer databases and programs, communication of results to various levels within the organization, and autonomy to lead specific projects as needed. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees. **Compensation Data** This position offers a base salary typically between MIN $60,000 and MAX $97,000. This position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards) ​ **Duties & Responsibilities** + Plans, coordinates, and/or manages information necessary to support legal and business needs, including, inter alia, docket management, evidence gathering, and monitoring case-related information. + Conducts legal and factual research and interprets and analyzes results. Communicates findings to internal and/or external counsel, administrative agencies, and/or internal business clients in partnership with managing attorney. + Prepares drafts and files legal documents, including agreements, affidavits, etc., with commercial, government and/or administrative agencies under attorney signature. Requires knowledge of federal and/or state law, regulations, policies and business in at least one area such as Transactions, Compliance, Patents, Litigation and Regulatory. Requires continued education and learning regarding law and rule changes and how these changes affect legal department practice. + Maintains electronic databases and physical files according to established procedure and record retention policies, follows departmental guidelines and SOPs, and works efficiently in internal and external systems and databases. + Communicates effectively with internal and external clients and partners with them to obtain or provide information needed for legal purposes, and/or to identify issues and resolve these issues to meet business needs. Under direction of an attorney, works with client(s) to apply relevant laws and regulations to various sales, marketing, commerical, medical, research and development activities in order to achieve business objectives. + Works collaboratively on teams to establish procedure and process based on experience. Applies knowledge and skills to a range of inter- and intradepartmental activities, including legal education and presentation, and serves as a resource to others. + Performs company business in compliance with federal and state law and company standards. Demonstrates professionalism with all business contacts and fellow employees and assists in other areas when needed, e.g., track budgets, secure attorney registration and payments, prepare and plan presentations related to legal department. **Requirements** + At least 5 years relevant experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in this job profile. + Undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certification at an accredited institution preferred. + Excellent written and oral communication skills. + Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. + Working knowledge of legal research principles, methods, techniques, and resources. **Eligibility Requirements** + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. + Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required) + Must be 18 years of age or older **Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities** Intellectual Property (IP) and / or Patent support experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
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