Key Responsibilities:
- General Paralegal Duties:
- Prepare and file (submit to appropriate agencies) complex documents, tasks, and/or projects in specialized area
- Compose related correspondence for attorneys independently
- Review and analyze communications received from inventors and outside entities applying knowledge of different jurisdictions (e.g., government agencies, vendors, outside counsel, embassies) to identify important dates and requirements; determine which communications appropriate to forward to responsible attorneys for handling
- Conduct research and complex analysis of legal issues
- Secure necessary signature/authorizations and approved documentation
- Communicate with internal business clients and external vendors as needed within the area of specialization
- Commercial (Contracts):
- Prepare, review, and negotiate complex business contracts. Partner with business units.
- Review and approve complex contracts (e.g., supply, employment, NDAs)
- Litigation:
- Assist attorneys in the conduct of litigation and internal discovery
- Implement litigation holds
- Respond to subpoenas
- Other incidental duties
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in (e.g., University degree), 5 years years experience of related experience Required or
9 years years experience of related work experience Required
Additional Skills:
- Professional certification preferred
- Proven expertise in MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including collaborative and relationship management skills
- Excellent independent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
- Good ability read, write and speak English
- Substantial knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to legal
- Substantial knowledge of laws, rules, forms and procedures, (e.g., SEC and NYSE rules and regulations, International Patent System, the International Bureau of WIPO (IB), CTM, and individual foreign country offices, as well as foreign filing best practices for patents and trademarks)
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the department on projects
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
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