Senior Litigation Paralegal

Medtronic•Northridge, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life The Senior Litigation Paralegal position will be responsible to assist attorneys and litigation technology professionals with various litigation matters, primarily product liability litigation, general/commercial litigation, employment litigation, and litigation involving government entities. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care. This position will report to the Chief Litigation Officer. This position will be a hybrid role working on-site at our Northridge, CA or Minneapolis, MN office 3 days/week. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Collects litigation-related information, data and electronic documents, reviews documents, and uses production and tracking systems with minimal supervision. Creates legal holds for preservation of data. Creates and implements case file and organizational systems for case files and workrooms. Assists attorneys to prepare witnesses for depositions. Researches facts relating to litigation. For product liability litigation, this includes medical device product development, manufacturing processes, regulatory approval, quality systems, and devices uses and capabilities. It also includes collaborating with medical specialists, including medical doctors, nurses, and patient services professionals, to understand patients’ medical conditions and care issues relevant to the litigation. For general/commercial litigation this includes contract terms, product pricing, business objectives, securities filings, Board-related materials, and other matters. For litigation involving government entities, this includes internal policies and conduct of Medtronic representatives and customers. For labor and employment litigation this includes employment histories, employee policies and procedures, terms of employment, compensation and benefits. Assists in drafting and fact checking of legal filings, including answers to complaints and responses to written discovery requests. Communicates, corresponds and interacts with outside entities assisting Medtronic with litigation, such as expert witnesses, vendors, corporations and law firms. Communicates, corresponds, and interacts with outside entities with adverse interests to Medtronic, such as opposing law firms. Communicates, corresponds and interacts with internal clients and resources to gather and share relevant information. Assists with developing and communicating legal advice to individuals in Medtronic’s business functions. Complies with department administrative procedures and policies. Assists with department projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned. Participates and schedules regular meetings with Medtronic personnel and outside counsel. Tracks financial outcomes and implications for legal matters Reviews and responds to third party subpoenas

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate with 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrable knowledge of the litigation process
Demonstrable knowledge of e-discovery processes and software systems.
Ability to learn Medtronic’s Enterprise Litigation Management software.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company’s internal and personnel affairs and client information.
Understands ethical rules, including privilege and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
Integrity and strong ethical center
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical reasoning, analytical, and care assessment skills
Planning and time-management skills
Specialized knowledge of product liability litigation
Specialized knowledge of litigation involving Life Sciences companies
Specialized knowledge of labor and employment litigation
Specialized knowledge of labor and employment legal issues

Responsibilities

Collects litigation-related information, data and electronic documents, reviews documents, and uses production and tracking systems with minimal supervision.
Creates legal holds for preservation of data.
Creates and implements case file and organizational systems for case files and workrooms.
Assists attorneys to prepare witnesses for depositions.
Researches facts relating to litigation.
Assists in drafting and fact checking of legal filings, including answers to complaints and responses to written discovery requests.
Communicates, corresponds and interacts with outside entities assisting Medtronic with litigation, such as expert witnesses, vendors, corporations and law firms.
Communicates, corresponds, and interacts with outside entities with adverse interests to Medtronic, such as opposing law firms.
Communicates, corresponds and interacts with internal clients and resources to gather and share relevant information.
Assists with developing and communicating legal advice to individuals in Medtronic’s business functions.
Complies with department administrative procedures and policies.
Assists with department projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Participates and schedules regular meetings with Medtronic personnel and outside counsel.
Tracks financial outcomes and implications for legal matters
Reviews and responds to third party subpoenas

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)