Paralegal

Our client, a leading medical devices company, is looking for a Paralegal. This is for an initial duration of 3 months and is located in Brea, CA.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

Familiar with anti-kickback, HIPAA, and medical device industry

Ability to work closely with business units, as necessary, while maintaining independent judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to apply analytical skills to interpret data and use independent judgment and discretion in developing solutions to address a variety of issues regarding contracts and related problems of moderate scope and complexity

Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of new business activities or issues

Ability to adjust to changing job requirements and priorities in order to meet dynamic needs and workflow

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and meet tight deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work with outside counsel and to interact with senior management

Must demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills and professionalism

Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills; strong project management skills

Education / Experience :

BA / BS from an accredited college or university, a paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school (or any equivalent combination of related experience, training, and / or education), plus five or more years of experience as a paralegal which should preferably be in-house for a corporation. Language Ability :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Math Ability :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills :

MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and the Internet. Candidates should possess a strong computer software background and be comfortable gaining proficiency quickly as the department utilizes various third-party software applications.

Certificates and Licenses :

Paralegal Certificate, CLA / CP Certification or equivalent paralegal experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities : o This job has no supervisory responsibilities.