Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Old Republic InternationalSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, LegalIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to assist attorneys to resolve routine and moderately complex to complex legal matters involving various functional areas or divisions with minimal supervision
- Ability to independently identify problems, perform analysis, and propose solutions to a more experienced paralegal or attorney
- Solid knowledge of Abbott’s businesses supported and knowledge of the broader business impact
- Ability to represent Legal Division internally to clients
- Ability to review invoices associated with payment for services, ensuring costs are reasonable, in scope of work performed, and meet outside counsel billing guidelines
- Ability to independently manage discovery for commercial litigation matters with substantial impact to the Company, performing all tasks timely
- Strong computer, communication, writing, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and critical thinking
- Ability to multi-task and operate within budget (no direct department budget responsibility)
Responsibilities
- Assist with initial fact investigation for potential and pending litigation
- Prepare and send out legal holds to appropriate employees within the company and manage legal hold compliance and questionnaire responses
- Schedule and attend witness interviews
- Identify relevant document and data sources, coordinate collection of company documents for discovery and other requests
- Assist in deposition preparation of company witnesses by analyzing information and determining relevancy
- Assist counsel with trial preparation
- Respond to subpoenas and requests for information with minimal supervision, including identification, collection, review, and preparation of documents for production
- Manage outside counsel, outside paralegals, vendors, and eDiscovery vendor budget for assigned matters
- Provide support on periodic and special projects
- Develop estimates for outside counsel fees for assigned legal matters with supervision from more experienced paralegals and/or attorneys
- Execute core job responsibilities in a timely manner
Skills
Commercial Litigation
Legal Research
Document Management
Case Management
Litigation Support
Paralegal
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