Hourly Paralegal

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Assists with legal services for assigned responsibilities or clients.

Assists more experienced paralegals and/or attorneys in resolving legal issues on projects involving single disciplines/functional areas within the Legal Division and/or a division within Abbott

Generates and edits legal and patent documents at direction of paralegal(s) and attorney(s)

Represents Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, opposing counsel or government agencies with direction and guiding process.

Represents Legal Division internally to clients

Proactively drafts templates for substantive docket items.

Identifies and coordinates best practices and training/seminars.

Associate’s Degree and/or relevant legal education required.

2 - 4 years of relevant administrative experience

Must have strong communication and writing skills

Must have excellent computer skills including experience with document creation and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat).

Legal and/or patent experience preferred

Prefer experience with patent management software and use of USPTO websites.

Prefer prior database administration and /or docketing and filing experience

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $33.35 - $66.75 per hour.