Paralegal

Medline Industries, LP; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 46.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Medline Industries, LP seeks an experienced Paralegal to join our corporate legal team. You’ll partner across business units, manage meaningful legal projects, conduct research, draft legal documents, and support responses to subpoenas and other external processes.

This role goes beyond traditional paralegal duties by strengthening cross-functional collaboration, improving records management, and identifying opportunities to streamline and automate processes.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.
• 1–3 years of substantive experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation.

Mansioni

• Provide support to attorneys with legal research and document drafting.
• Oversee service of process and legal notices routing to Legal Operations.
• Prepare US domestic qualification and withdrawal forms for Medline entities.
• Respond to monthly information requests for entity management.
• Assist IP attorney with trademark portfolio administration.
• Coordinate IP meetings with divisions and patent attorneys.
• Support litigation, subpoenas, records requests, and eDiscovery activities.
• Utilize legal technologies to manage records and workflows.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or ABA approved Paralegal Certificate

Strumenti

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

AdobeSign

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary Medline is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our corporate legal team in a dynamic role that goes beyond traditional paralegal responsibilities. You’ll partner across multiple business units, manage meaningful legal projects, conduct research, draft legal documents, and support responses to subpoenas and other external processes. This role offers the opportunity to help shape how legal work gets done at Medline by strengthening cross-functional collaboration, improving records management, and identifying opportunities to streamline and automate processes.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to attorneys, including factual and legal research, as well as drafting and reviewing documentation for various legal tasks.
• Oversee the internal routing of service of process, legal notices, and business inquiries and requests sent to the Legal Operations mailbox, ensuring that all legal questions and requests are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Prepare US domestic qualification and withdrawal forms for Medline entities, with guidance from Sr. Paralegal.
• Respond to monthly information requests supporting Medline's entity management activities.
• Assist the Intellectual Property attorney with the administration and management of the company’s IP portfolio, for trademarks.
• Handle preparation and coordination of IP meetings with the divisions and Patent Attorneys to review IP projects on a regular basis.
• Support attorneys in resolving legal issues within the legal department and/or other functional areas, including collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams on assigned projects related to corporate entity management, M&A, due diligence, and information requests.
• Support legal department activities related to litigation, subpoenas, records requests, legal holds, and eDiscovery activities.
• Utilize existing legal technologies to efficiently carry out legal tasks and manage legal records.
• Proactively review and make suggestions to improve processes and workflows within the legal department.
• Carry out other legal and operational tasks, as needed, with support from Sr. Paralegal and attorneys.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or ABA approved Paralegal Certificate.

Certification / Licensure: None

Work Experience: 1-3 years of substantive experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and research skills are essential.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation, with an ability to manage routine legal tasks efficiently and identify and elevate issues requiring additional attorney oversight.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced proficiency with MS Word (styles, multi-level numbering, redlining), Adobe Acrobat (split, merge, and redacting), AdobeSign.
• Ability to work independently with moderate oversight, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with cross-functional departments.
• Advanced organizational and multi-tasking skills, extreme attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position: $33.25 - $48.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.