Paralegal, Global Investigations and Government Litigation

Johnson & Johnson•Brunswick, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a US-based Paralegal to join the Global Investigations and Government Litigation Group within its Global Legal Organization at the company’s worldwide headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The group conducts investigations and handles litigation involving healthcare compliance, anti-kickback, False Claims, Foreign Corrupt Practices, other anti-bribery matters, and related issues across sectors and corporate functions worldwide. The paralegal will act as a liaison among in-house counsel, outside counsel, and affiliate companies, and support attorneys in planning and carrying out internal investigations and managing cases. The role includes case assessments; handling third-party inquiries and subpoenas; coordinating discovery; gathering case materials; preparing correspondence and litigation documents; interviewing clients; managing litigation costs and budgets; and meeting corporate reporting requirements. The position also supports discovery activities, including identifying and preserving records, issuing and managing document holds, advising Records Managers, assessing privilege considerations, meeting discovery deadlines, and overseeing the release of holds and appropriate database decommissioning. The paralegal will maintain matter and electronic document systems, review outside counsel and vendor invoices for compliance with billing guidelines and budgets, prepare standard legal documents, and identify opportunities to improve processes and department operations.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree or paralegal certification is required.
At least 4 years of full-time experience as a litigation paralegal or as a paralegal in a corporate legal organization.
Experience with eDiscovery is required.
Database systems experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive.
Experience using AI-enabled legal technology to organize and analyze information, support document review, and assist with complex internal investigations, while exercising appropriate judgment regarding privilege, confidentiality, and data privacy.
Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
High accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Self-starter who is detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized, and able to work independently and as part of a group.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and interface effectively with clients, attorneys, and other professionals.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience with internal, government, or agency investigations.
Experience with litigation.
Experience handling third-party subpoenas, including government subpoenas.
Experience supporting the pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer product industries.
Experience with the Relativity eDiscovery database.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between in-house counsel, outside counsel, and affiliate companies.
Support attorneys in planning, coordinating, and executing internal investigations into alleged misconduct, compliance concerns, conflicts of interest, fraud, financial irregularities, policy violations, and other legal or ethical concerns.
Assist and coordinate with in-house counsel on case management, including case assessments, third-party inquiries and subpoenas, discovery responses, case materials, correspondence, litigation documents, client interviews, and litigation costs.
Ensure compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
Identify and coordinate interactions with witnesses, document custodians, consultants, and experts.
Educate outside counsel on corporate relationships, product information, and company logistics.
Collect records and other information for dissemination to outside counsel.
Review complaints and subpoenas to identify document categories for preservation.
Draft and issue document hold notices, guide Records Managers, respond to notice-recipient inquiries, assess privilege considerations, and ensure timely responses to discovery and subpoena demands.
Handle the timely release of hold notices and ensure database decommissioning occurs when appropriate as matters are resolved.
Use matter management and electronic document systems to keep case status and documentation current.
Analyze outside counsel and vendor invoices for compliance with billing guidelines and budgets, and implement reductions.
Lead case budgets, including analysis of budget versus actual spend.
Draft and prepare standard documents, correspondence, and pleadings for litigation and non-litigation matters.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflow, case management, and department operations.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan, subject to plan terms.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different stated amounts for Colorado and Washington residents.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military spouse time-off: 80 hours per calendar year.