Paralegal

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care. This Paralegal position provides litigation, compliance, and legal operations support for the Cochlear Americas Legal team. The role is hybrid, based in Lone Tree, Colorado, with a requirement to be in the office at least 3 days per week. Key Responsibilities Conduct legal research and provide litigation support, including fact gathering, summarization, and drafting initial responses for attorney review. Perform administrative duties required by the legal and compliance function and respond to routine information and data requests from the business. Provide first‑draft review of routing commercial contracts (confidentiality agreements, consultancy arrangements, letter agreements, etc.) for approval and execution by the Contracts team. Manage contract lifecycle management processes, corporate records, company registrations, and regulatory filings. Develop legal reports and metrics, support compliance training administration, and drive process improvement and automation initiatives. Embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to identify opportunities to improve Legal and Compliance workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance business support. Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience, including a Paralegal Certificate, will be considered. 3–5 years of experience working within a legal operations, contracts, compliance, or corporate governance environment. Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite and web‑based business applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Experience with contract lifecycle management systems (such as DocuSign CLM), legal technology platforms, AI tools, or healthcare/life sciences organizations is preferred. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range (United States): $30.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience, plus an annual bonus opportunity of 5% of base salary. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching with immediate vesting, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, employee stock purchase plan, and pet insurance. Physical & Mental Demands Regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. May be asked to occasionally transport or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust focus. Work environment may be an office, warehouse, home/office, clinical or hospital setting. Equal Opportunity Statement Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr C20 Cochlear Americas (USA)