Associate Paralegal

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Annual bonus

Stock incentives

Paid time off

Flexible work model

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Associate Paralegal to support the Law Department’s Corporate and Governance team. You will assist with governance matters, regulatory filings, and essential corporate documentation while working in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong organizational skill set, solid understanding of corporate law principles, and comfort with AI-enhanced tools and collaboration platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience with related legal work.
• Candidates with an Associate’s degree and 4 years of legal experience or a high school diploma with 6 years of legal experience may qualify.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with corporate governance matters, including board and committee meetings and regulatory filings.
• Prepare materials for board meetings, agendas, presentations, and minutes; use board management platforms like BoardVantage.
• Draft, review, and execute contracts and other legal documents as needed.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Legal principles understanding

Tech-savviness with AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program

Tools

SharePoint

OneDrive

MS Teams

DocuSign

BoardVantage

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Paralegal

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this crucial position, you will: Join our Law Department’s Corporate and Governance team as a Paralegal - Corporate and Governance. This role will provide vital support to the Corporate and Governance Team in corporate governance matters, securities law compliance, and related tasks. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of legal principles, an affinity for technology and its possibilities, and an interest in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with corporate governance matters, including board and committee meetings, the annual meeting of stockholders, investor engagement, annual reports, and regulatory filings including:
• Assist in the preparation of materials for board and committee meetings, including agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes. Familiarity with and use of board management and online D&O questionnaire platforms such BoardVantage preferred.
• Prepare and file regulatory filings with government agencies, stock exchanges, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Familiarity with and use of software and services for the preparation and submission of filings such as EDGAR Next, Active Disclosure, Workiva, Section 16 Manager (Computershare), and programs or agents using artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Copilot preferred.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, and other events related to corporate governance and compliance activities including the Company’s stockholder outreach program.
• Conduct legal research and gather information on corporate law, securities regulations, and governance best practices as directed by attorneys. Familiarity with and use of online research tools such as ChatGPT, Intelligize, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Securities Act Handbook (Red Book) preferred.
• Maintain corporate records, including minute books, board resolutions, and other corporate documents, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with and use of cloud-based document retention and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Teams preferred.
• Assist in the drafting, review, and execution of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Assist in the management of corporate administrative functions, including drafting and filing of corporate documents, managing signatures, and maintaining corporate databases. Familiarity with and use of DocuSign and subsidiary entity management platforms such as CSC preferred.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• OR
• Associate’s degree and 4 years of legal experience
• OR
• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of legal experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience working as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, securities regulations, and legal procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as competency with artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT and document retention and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint and MS Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and support adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines effectively, and identify opportunities to streamline or automate existing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product, with a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.