Corporate Paralegal

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

Applied Medical is seeking a Paralegal to join our team. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing support for a broad range of legal activities including, but not limited to, judgment enforcement, contract, immigration, and corporate matters. This position will receive cross training to support contracts, litigation, and personnel legal functions.

The essential functions for this role include working collaboratively with company management and the Legal Department to support the following activities:

• Prepare civil case filings, attend hearings, and pursue judgment enforcement.
• Support litigation efforts and manage various docket-related action items.
• Track contract flow, renewals, and termination dates, and provide updates to the team.
• Draft letters and agreements for various business groups and update electronic database to reflect agreement terms.
• Maintain and file corporate records, including organizational documents, minutes, annual reports, and stock certificates.
• Process immigration cases, including compiling immigration eligibility documents, liaising with internal stakeholders, track filing dates and maintaining case files in electronic database.
• Provide general administrative support, including editing, formatting, copying, scanning, and filing.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Legal department.

Performance Objectives:

First 30 days

• Focus on learning about the company and your role.
• Complete all company and department-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trainings.
• Learn about your team structure and the individuals who are part of it.
• Discover the systems that are used in the company.
• Understand the processes that the company follows.

Within 60 Days

• Understand legal processes for contracts, corporate governance, stock register, immigration filings, and litigation.
• Facilitate immigration and litigation filings with support from Legal team.
• Draft template agreements with guidance from the Legal team.

After 90 days to one year

• Process immigration and litigation filings.
• Process stock register and certificates.
• Process judgement enforcement and maintain updated case files.
• Draft and review agreements with guidance as needed.
• Analyze and elevate legal risks and issues as appropriate.

Position Requirements

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with strong academic credentials
• ABA approved Paralegal certificate preferred
• 1 - 2 years of full-time legal experience, primarily supporting litigation and contract activities. Ideal candidate has experience in both areas, but company will train, as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal clients at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of civil litigation and immigration process
• Knowledge of contract documents and concepts
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Consistent and reliable work ethic
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Robust computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn the use of contract management software

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $25 - $32 / hour (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.