Legal Administrative Assistant

Mercalis; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Account options

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5%

Job summary

Valeris, a life sciences commercialization partner, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant in Morrisville, NC, hybrid role supporting the in-house corporate legal department with contract management, governance, and compliance tasks.

You will draft and format documents, maintain records, coordinate signatures, and act as liaison between legal and internal stakeholders, requiring strong organization and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a law firm setting or in-house legal department, corporate legal environment, or comparable role
• Strong understanding of corporate legal functions, contracts, and governance processes
• Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Word and legal/contract management systems
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; legal studies or business administration preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support
• Draft, format, proofread, and maintain legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, policies, resolutions, and correspondence (redlining, comparing docs, converting pdfs, outlines, tables)
• Maintain corporate records, legal files, and document repositories in accordance with company policies
• Support internal policies, training documentation, and compliance communications
• Act as a key point of contact between the legal department and internal stakeholders
• Support contract lifecycle management, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving
• Coordinate signatures, approvals, and document routing using contract management tools
• Track legal matters, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple business units

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; legal studies or business administration preferred

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Legal/contract management systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visitwww.valeris.com.

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to an in-house corporate legal department. This role partners closely with attorneys, compliance teams, and business stakeholders to support contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, business-minded, and comfortable handling confidential corporate matters in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent proofreading abilities, and advanced word processing skills. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Legal & Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support
• Draft, format, proofread, and maintain legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, policies, resolutions, and correspondence (redlining, comparing docs, converting pdfs, outlines, tables)
• Maintain corporate records, legal files, and document repositories in accordance with company policies
• Support internal policies, training documentation, and compliance communications
• Act as a key point of contact between the legal department and internal stakeholders

Contract & Matter Management

• Support contract lifecycle management, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving
• Coordinate signatures, approvals, and document routing using contract management tools
• Track legal matters, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple business units

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required

• 1 years of experience in a law firm setting or in-house legal department, corporate legal environment, or comparable role
• Strong understanding of corporate legal functions, contracts, and governance processes
• Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Word and legal/contract management systems
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred

• Ability to support a small in-house legal team, including attorneys and paralegals
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; legal studies or business administration preferred
• North Carolina Notary Public Certification a plus

Core Competencies

• Confidentiality and sound judgment
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
• Continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
• Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Why Work for Valeris?

We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
• Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
• Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
• Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
• A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
• Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
• A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Valeris, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.