Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our location in Alameda, CA currently has an opportunity for a Paralegal.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. is seeking a Paralegal to work in the Commercial Legal Department.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provides legal services in support of business objectives and resolve matters for assigned responsibilities
• Communicates the advice of the Legal Department to businesses and manage legal risks to the corporation
• The Paralegal position is the junior position for paralegals in Abbott’s Legal Division. The Paralegal:
  • Identifies basic legal issues related to assigned matters
  • Performs substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts including analysis, drafting, negotiating and consulting
  • Resolves routine legal matters in area of responsibility with direct supervision from senior paralegals and/or attorneys
  • Assists senior paralegals and/or attorneys in resolving legal issues on projects involving multiple disciplines within the Legal Division and/or multiple functional areas or divisions within Abbott
  • Develops knowledge of Abbott’s business and client areas supported
  • Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas
• Interfaces with internal clients in preparing commercial agreements, including, but not limited to, contracts & pricing, procurement, and confidential disclosure agreements
• Supports senior paralegals and attorneys on legal agreements or other tasks, as assigned
• Helps maintain agreements in document management systems
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or ABA approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
• ABA approved Paralegal Certificate
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Must have familiarity with basic laws as related to applicable areas of responsibility
• Experience reviewing agreements/contracts and the ability to interpret and synthesize information from various sources to achieve superior outcomes.
• Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented with high work standards
• High level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, proofreading and organizational skills, with a focus on continuous process improvement 
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, proactively thinking through challenges and coming up with pragmatic workable solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
   

WHAT WE OFFER:
 

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com
 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
 

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