Legal Assistant – Law

PHRMA • Washington, DC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Law Department to support PhRMA’s litigation docket and amicus curiae program, and to assist with the submission of filings, preparation and planning for meetings, and other tasks as needed. The Legal Assistant will report to senior members of the Legal team and work closely with attorneys, administrative staff, and outside counsel.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or litigation support role
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Experience tracking court filings/deadlines and coordinating litigation teams
• Familiarity with document comparison software, case management systems, and PACER
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and use of AI
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Track litigation dockets and monitor cases involving or of interest to PhRMA
• Maintain internal litigation calendars and records and notify team of key legal deadlines and developments
• Assist attorneys with general legal research, preparation and review of documents, and submission of filings
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as needed, including general accounting and meeting planning

Benefits

• In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members.
• We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD, LTC) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a well-being program, on-site fitness facility, back-up care, an employee assistance program, and pre-tax commuting benefits.
• We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, -ten paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months and a paid winter break.
• As an organization, we work together in the office on Mondays through Thursdays and remotely on Fridays. We also work remotely in August.
• We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated onboarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on-site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs.
• Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA. Our team members participate in community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.
• We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their own personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees