Associate, Paralegal

Overview

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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As an Associate, Paralegal, you will be trusted to advance and protect Alcon's legal interests by providing critical paralegal support to the attorneys on the Global Litigation and Government Investigations team, and take a primary role in the preparation of key litigation and investigation-related reports to senior management. This position sits onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

• Leads intake of new matters, including the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of document preservation notices.
• In collaboration with eDiscovery and external counsel, takes a primary role in managing the eDiscovery aspects of litigation matters, including managing the preservation, collection and production of documents.
• Manages the SOX 302 reporting process for Alcon's Legal Department.
• Collaborates with legal team members worldwide in preparing quarterly General Counsel report cataloguing outstanding litigation and investigation matters.
• Designs and maintains litigation case management systems and case files.
• Facilitates and takes part in meetings with company employees in connection with actual or threatened litigation, including with respect to the preservation and collection of records.
• Serves as primary contact for Alcon insurance team with respect to insured litigation matters.
• Interfaces with and supports the Credit and Accounts Receivable team in bad debt and bankruptcy-related matters.
• Partners with Quality Complaints Division on product liability matters to provide and receive necessary information to handle matters in accordance with Corporate Legal and Medical Safety protocols.
• Acts as liaison between Alcon employees and inside / outside counsel on various matters.

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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY. Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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