Paralegal

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

The Paralegal supports Applied Medical’s Legal Department by managing a broad range of legal operations, including litigation support, judgment enforcement, contract administration, immigration processing, and corporate governance activities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate legal records and enabling efficient legal workflows across the organization. The Paralegal partners closely with attorneys, company leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to support corporate legal functions, civil litigation matters, and business contracts within a regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file civil litigation documents, coordinate court filings, attend hearings, and support judgment enforcement activities.
• Support litigation efforts by managing dockets, tracking deadlines, and coordinating action items with internal and external legal partners.
• Track contract lifecycles, including contract intake, approvals, renewals, amendments, and termination dates, and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Draft, revise, and manage letters, agreements, and legal documents for various business groups while maintaining accurate records in contract management systems.
• Maintain corporate governance records, including organizational documents, board and committee minutes, annual reports, and stock certificates.
• Process immigration matters by compiling eligibility documentation, collaborating with internal stakeholders, tracking filing deadlines, and maintaining electronic case files.
• Provide general administrative and operational legal support, including document editing, formatting, scanning, filing, and database maintenance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Legal department.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Accurately maintain Legal filings, contracts, and corporate records.
• Provide legal support and offer solutions to cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and maintain attention to detail.

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience with strong academic or technical foundations.
• Possess one to two years of full-time legal experience, primarily supporting litigation and contracts activities. Ideal candidate has experience in both areas, but company will train, as needed
• Demonstrate working knowledge of civil litigation processes, immigration procedures, and legal documentation standards.
• Apply understanding of contract documents, contract concepts, and agreement lifecycle management.
• Exhibit strong drafting, editing, and proofreading skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through written and verbal correspondence.
• Work collaboratively with internal clients and legal team members at all organizational levels.
• Manage multiple priorities independently while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and follow-through skills.
• Use Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat proficiently and learn contract management or legal database systems quickly.

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

• Hold an American Bar Association approved paralegal certificate or paralegal studies credential.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, litigation, contract lifecycles, and immigration processes.
• Experience using contract management software or legal matter management systems.

• Competitive compensation range: $27 - $33 / hour (California).
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.