Senior Paralegal

CVS Health; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

CVS Health in Woonsocket, RI seeks a Senior Paralegal to support the Trade Legal group, drafting and redlining contracts and reviewing documents for attorney review.

The role requires 3+ years of paralegal contract experience, strong Word/Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex agreements with attention to detail, confidentiality and deadlines. Healthcare PBM/pharma familiarity preferred; full-time with competitive benefits and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal contract support or contract interpretation experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial documents from template forms or create originals (contracts, letters, settlements, etc.).
• Review contracts from internal departments, incorporate revisions, and ensure standard language.
• Work with, interpret and understand documents including red-lines.
• Read contracts and ensure version control and proper filing on legal drives.
• Draft new/alternative contract language and settlement documents for attorney review.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities with attention to deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to balance workloads.

Skills

Paralegal

Contract support

Contract interpretation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Senior Paralegal will assist attorneys by providing primary legal support and serving as a subject matter expert in connection with the Trade Legal group.

The Senior Paralegal works with multiple internal partners/stakeholders to generate, red‑line, and prepare contract documents for attorney review with the goal of finalizing Caremark’s negotiated agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers. In this role you will work on a variety of document types and across many contracted relationships. You will also follow department guidelines for meeting deadlines and turnaround times and with the team to prioritize documents based on multiple considerations.

A candidate must have experience with contract preparation, support, drafting and document red‑lining in Microsoft Word, as well as, ideally, familiarity with the pharmacy benefit management space. The job requires high attention to detail, critical thinking skills and ability to manage multiple complex agreements simultaneously to identify, assess and elevate critical issues to attorneys. These contracts must accurately reflect Caremark’s current business strategies and all current regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing initial documents from template forms or creating originals (contracts, letters, settlements, etc.).
• Reviewing contracts received from internal departments and incorporating requested revisions with accuracy and ensuring standard contract language is captured.
• Working with, interpreting and understanding documents including red‑lines.
• Reading comprehension.
• Ensuring version control of assigned contracts.
• Proper filing of contracts on the legal drives.
• Drafting new and alternative contract language, letters, prepare settlement agreement and other documents associated with contract documents.
• Gaining familiarity with template contract language and possessing the ability to write, draft, and suggest alternative language for the attorneys review.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and handle heavy contract workload/organize multiple priorities (prioritize documents).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Working independently but also being a dedicated team member in order to assist with workloads of other paralegals on the team.
• Working with attorneys for guidance, direction and document approvals.
• Maintaining confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of paralegal contract support or contract interpretation experience.

3+ years of experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare, PBM, or pharma experience.

Education

Associates degree required or equivalent years of experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$34.66 - $76.26

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/21/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.