Litigation Manager
Pattern DataSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Legal, Medical DevicesIndustries
Requirements
- Solid knowledge of Abbott’s businesses supported and knowledge of the broader business impact
- Strong computer, communication, writing, organizational and project management skills
- Ability to multi-task (implied from managing multiple matters)
- Discretion, independent judgment, and critical thinking
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on routine, moderately complex, and complex legal matters
- Ability to interact across all levels of management within the Company
- Ability to operate within budget and develop estimates for outside counsel fees (with supervision)
Responsibilities
- Assists attorneys to resolve routine and moderately complex to complex legal matters involving various functional areas or divisions within Abbott with minimal supervision
- Independently identifies problems, performs analysis, and proposes solutions to a more experienced paralegal or attorney
- Represents Legal Division internally to clients
- Reviews invoices associated with payment for services, ensuring costs are reasonable, in scope of work performed, and meet outside counsel billing guidelines
- Independently manages discovery for commercial litigation matters with substantial impact to the Company, performing all tasks timely, including: assists with initial fact investigation; prepares and sends legal holds and manages compliance/questionnaire responses; schedules and attends witness interviews; identifies relevant document/data sources and coordinates collection; assists in deposition preparation by analyzing information and determining relevancy; assists counsel with trial preparation
- Responds to subpoenas and requests for information with minimal supervision, including identification, collection, review, and preparation of documents for production
- Manages outside counsel, outside paralegals, vendors, and eDiscovery vendor budget for assigned matters
- Provides support on periodic and special projects
- Executes core job responsibilities in a timely manner
- Develops estimates for outside counsel fees for assigned legal matters with supervision from more experienced paralegals and/or attorneys
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits does Abbott offer?
Abbott provides free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.
Is this paralegal position remote or onsite?
The position works out of Abbott Park, IL or the Willis Tower location in Chicago.
What skills are required for the Litigation Paralegal role?
The role requires the ability to independently manage discovery for commercial litigation matters, assist with fact investigation, prepare and manage legal holds, coordinate document collection, assist in deposition preparation, review invoices, and represent the Legal Division internally.
What is the company culture like at Abbott?
Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and a top employer for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
What makes a strong candidate for this paralegal position?
Strong candidates can assist attorneys with routine to complex legal matters with minimal supervision, independently identify problems and propose solutions, manage discovery tasks timely for high-impact commercial litigation, and possess solid knowledge of Abbott’s businesses.
Abbott
Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices
About Abbott
Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.
Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees