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W. L. Gore & Associates • Phoenix, US • 1d ago

Location: Phoenix United States

Job Description:

About the Role: We are looking for a Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will support litigation, legal and regulatory matters within the Gore Medical Legal, Compliance and Data Privacy organization, for several legal areas including employment, commercial, product liability and environmental health and safety. This role will provide litigation support for federal and state court cases and handle all aspects of responses to third-party subpoenas, respond to requests from and prepare documentation required by administrative agencies, draft and respond to legal correspondence, participate in due diligence work, conduct legal research, handle a wide variety of complex legal projects and advise business clients on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, under the guidance of, and in partnership with, Gore Medical attorneys and legal professionals.

This position will be located at any facility in Phoenix or Flagstaff, Arizona, and Newark, Delaware, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

Handle litigation support activities for federal and state court matters, including: docket management, litigation holds and preservation of documents, collection and preparation of documents and other evidence and assistance for attorneys with preparation and representation of Gore Medical in depositions and other legal proceedings Manage all aspects of immigration matters (work permits and visa applications) with outside counsel, including consultation and communication with internal clients, oversight of outside counsel, and managing fee structures and billing Conduct legal research in broad range of subject matter areas (e.g., due diligence support for contract negotiations and M&A projects, case law and factual research, preparing summary reports) in support of legal professionals in the Gore Medical Legal, Compliance and Data Privacy organization Draft, review and edit legal documents (e.g., contracts, agreements, business communications) under the guidance of licensed legal professionals Serve as project manager for audits and investigations, including document and information collection and management and conducting interviews Prepare legal forms/templates, maintain and manage standard legal processes Develop and maintain files, databases and systems to collect, store and retrieve information needed for litigation, regulatory and employment matters Educate and train Gore Associates on a wide variety of laws and regulations relevant to the Gore Medical business activities Create an environment of continuous improvement and efficiency in the delivery of legal services Oversee the management of and communicate with outside counsel, alternative legal service providers and other consultants, as required

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a Paralegal role supporting litigation matters, including employment law Experience providing legal guidance to external / internal clients in consultation with attorneys Significant legal knowledge of employment law and product liability law Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in explaining complex laws, regulations, and legal risks to business clients Capability to effectively and efficiently conduct investigations in response to internal or external complaints or claims Competency drafting responses to requests for administrative agencies or other legal correspondence Capability to function independently and collaborate with a variety of internal clients including teams based in the United States and Gore Medical's other locations worldwide Detail oriented and ability to prioritize among multiple competing projects Ability to drive results and balance identification and management of legal risks while meeting business objectives Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications:

Paralegal certification Experience with a medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostic or healthcare company Prior work in the areas of immigration law, and commercial law and M&A due diligence

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact