Paralegal, Intermediate

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Paralegal, Litigation, Employment Law and Global Operations will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Employment Law and be responsible for assisting law department attorneys on a variety of legal matters, with specific focus on litigation, employment law and global operations matters. In that capacity, the paralegal will also work closely on a routine basis with the Deputy General Counsel, Global Operations and with other law department attorneys on occasion.

Responsibilities include:

• Review document production requests, determining scope and identifying required resources, and confer with Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Employment Law on most efficient approach to comply within all parameters and deadlines given;
• Draft, produce and disseminate communications, upon request, to company colleagues for the preservation and collection of evidence, both hard copy originals and electronic files as appropriate, in response to document requests, government regulatory inquiries and subpoenas;
• Maintain wide variety of contact with company colleagues to track their responses to preservation and collection requests from the law department;
• Review, draft and collect relevant information and documents in response to requests received by law department related to employment law, product liability and commercial matters.
• Maintain appropriate communications with law firms retained to represent the company;
• Review files gathered prior to production for attorney-client privilege as well as completeness and specifically in their responsiveness to requests;
• Coordinate copy, scanning, digesting and print projects with vendors, including preparing purchase orders and confidentiality agreements and logistical coordination, which cannot otherwise be done in-house; quality review completed projects;
• Maintain detailed indexes and diaries of productions, as well as manage deposition and trial testimony;
• Oversee and assist with creation and maintenance of case and other legal databases; collect and/or identify data for input into legal databases such as deposition testimony;
• Assist attorneys in interviewing and preparing witnesses for depositions;
• May conduct legal and other factual research as needed;
• May assist attorneys in the drafting of legal documents, including, without limitation, contracts in support of Global Operations and other corporate functions;
• Provide administrative support, as needed, for law department attorneys including support relating to document filing, expense submissions, scheduling and invoice processing;
• Develop an understanding of and familiarity with the company’s business, people, products, technology, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to assist the company in meeting overall strategic objectives;
• Handle a high volume of legal work and respond promptly to client demands efficiently and practically;
• Ensure all work is accomplished with quality and responsiveness and in accordance with Integra LifeSciences values;
• Be a valued business partner within the law department and to other internal clients;
• Handle special projects as may be assigned by law department attorneys from time to time;

Requirements include:

• Significant organizational skills and personal discipline necessary to maintain current accounting of all active matters and to proactively and routinely update relevant stakeholders on matter status;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Self-starter; highly motivated and ambitious;
• Sound judgment combined with comfort and willingness to make decisions;
• Ability to work as part of cross-functional teams and effectively solve problems;
• Comfort with dynamic change necessary to drive or support continuous improvements within the law department and for other internal clients;
• Willingness and capability to represent the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other business associates of Integra LifeSciences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree; Paralegal Certificate preferred
• At least 3 years of litigation paralegal or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Office, LawTrac. Experience with other relevant applications a plus.

Additional Information:
This is a hybrid role, and the ideal candidate will be based out of Princeton, NJ. The hybrid schedule requires in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Salary Pay Range:

$32.95 – $45.34 USD Hourly

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training . In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation . Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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Unsolicited Agency Submission

Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate’s name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails.