Paralegal

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Who is Harrow?

Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading U.S. ophthalmic-focused pharmaceutical company. The Company was founded and continues operating based on the highest corporate values. Members of our Harrow Family often express their pride in being a part of our commitment to (1) innovation, (2) patient access to and affordability of our medicines, and (3) our track record of having never turned down an ophthalmologist doing mission work around the world - providing free medicines in support of mission work aimed at giving or maintaining the gift of sight to those most in need.

At Harrow, we foster our individual and collective entrepreneurial and creative spirits. We focus on pursuing opportunities for drug candidates in underserved markets. We are data-driven and use our access to real-world clinical experience to lower the investment risks of our work. We concentrate on the commercial appeal of high-value assets, and our objective is to seek to make paradigm-shifting medicines available to patients as soon as possible. Our approach to finding high-value opportunities and balancing risk with real-world experience can deliver exceptional value for all our stakeholders.

Harrow's ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, including:

• IHEEZO:
• A broad Dry Eye Disease product line, led by VEVYE® and bolstered by well-known adjacent ocular surface disease products such as FLAREX® and TOBRADEX® ST;
• TRIESENCE®:
• A Specialty Anterior Segment product line, which includes various high-need and utility products such as ILEVRO®, NEVANAC®, and VERKAZIA®;
• ImprimisRx is the nation's leading ophthalmology-focused compound pharmacy, including an FDA-registered and FDA-inspected 503B outsourcing facility and a 50-state mail-order pharmacy. The division of Harrow serves as an innovation hub and plays a vital role in Harrow's mission to help patients maintain their gift of sight.

Job Summary

The Paralegal will support legal professionals by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, managing case files and contracts, implementing compliance related initiatives, and assisting with various administrative tasks. Additionally, they assist in preparation for trials, hearings, and corporate meetings, ensuring all documentation is organized and prepared in a cogent manner. The Paralegal may also assist with client communication, case investigation, and litigation discovery and contract management, contributing to the efficient function of the legal team and delivering high quality services.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory licensing software application, license applications and renewals, change of information notices, filing of license applications and certificates, and reach out to external consultants as necessary.
• Manage certain contract processes, including contract generation, execution, filing, tagging with contract identifiers, etc.
• Assist with compliance program initiatives including, but not limited to, (i) policy creation, revisions, comments, and tracking, (ii) compliance and related committee meeting scheduling and drafting of minutes, (iii) training content development and presentations, (iv) monitoring of risk areas, (v) investigations into compliance related matters, etc.
• Oversee litigation discovery management process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with legal standards and deadlines.
• Assist with corporate entity management software application, maintenance of entity organizational chart, and periodic Secretary of State or similar filings and tasks.
• Assist with intellectual property (IP) management, including, but not limited to, (i) management of process for IP renewals and abandonment decisions and (ii) necessary coordination with external IP counsel.
• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Draft legal documents including routine contracts, pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding outside counsel expenditures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required, bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Some related experience preferred, especially relating to (i) licensing and/or contract management and (ii) healthcare compliance programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, contracts, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Position Type

• On-Site

Travel

• Up to 5-10%