Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Job Description:

Microchip Technology Incorporated (“Microchip”) is seeking an experienced IP Docketing Specialist to help administer our growing patent portfolio. Microchip is a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, serving over 120,000 customers across various markets, including industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace, defense, communications, and computing. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support, dependable delivery, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Update and maintain Microchip’s electronic patent docketing database (Anaqua).
Review and track incoming correspondence from outside counsel.
Communicate with inside counsel and staff on patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution matters.
Liaise with inventors throughout the patent prosecution process, including approval and filing of draft patent applications, proposed responses to official actions, and recommendations to file continuation/divisional applications, etc.
Track deadlines for pending patent applications and issued patents, including relevant milestones and renewal fee windows.
Instruct outside counsel and vendors accordingly.
Generate various reports from the patent docketing database as requested.
Process emails and requests received by the Legal Department.
Support IP transfers, including gathering and recording necessary assignment documents and importing relevant data into the docketing database.
Process invoices from patent prosecution, translation, and other vendors.
Administer Microchip’s patent awards program.
Perform other duties as assigned by Microchip’s General Counsel and IP Counsel.
Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory:

Experience with patent docketing software (Anaqua preferred).
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
Proficiency in writing and proofreading for contextual, grammatical, and typographical errors.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and inventors.
Improvement and process-oriented mindset.
Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), patent docketing database software, and video conferencing tools (Webex and Teams preferred).
Preferred:

Undergraduate degree.
At least 7 years of experience with patent docketing and prosecution support.
US, Foreign, and PCT filing experience.
In-house experience.
Litigation support experience.
This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.
Travel Time:

0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:

See Physical Attributes
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Paralegal - Dispute Resolution**

Date: Apr 7, 2025

Location:

US Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

**Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.**

As an employee-owned company, our people _are_ Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

**Company :** Black & Veatch Corporation

**Req Id :** 107893

**Opportunity Type :** Staff

**Relocation eligible :** No

**Full time/Part time :** Full-Time

**Project Only Hire :** No

**Visa Sponsorship Available:** No

**Why Black and Veatch**

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

**The Opportunity**

As the Paralegal - Dispute Resolution, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and under direction of an attorney to aid the Dispute Resolution Group by supporting attorney efforts in informal disputes, formal claims, and litigation.

**The Team**

**Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement** consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Draft legal documents, conduct research, fact gathering, file organization and investigation.

+ Provide support on special projects and present findings and opinions to supervising attorneys.

+ Develop, maintain and manage information retrieval processes for various specialty practice areas.

+ Conduct legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and legal articles to assist in the preparation of reports, legal arguments, and case strategies

+ Respond directly to requests from outside counsel, insurers and other stakeholders.

+ Manage large-scale discovery and e-discovery matters, including document preservation, collection, and production.

+ Analyze data and clarify factual and legal issues to recommend appropriate actions to supervising attorneys.

+ Interact and communicate on a professional level with various internal business groups and outside counsel as legal projects and tasks dictate; may coordinate and facilitate project-based communications regarding the discovery process, due diligence or other formal procedural matters requiring a high level of responsibility.

+ Review, categorize, organize, track and maintain information and legal documents within our matter management system.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ High School Diploma or equivalent certification required.

+ 5+ years corporate law or paralegal experience required

+ Experience reviewing and redlining contracts

+ Corporate registration experience required

+ All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred.

+ Advanced skill and expertise in litigation, claims and disputes.

+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both as a team member and independently.

+ Able to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

+ Minimum of ten (10) years of experience performing paralegal work in a legal environment under the direct supervision of a duly licensed attorney.

+ Certification from a State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization, CLA/CP certification and/or PACE certification preferred. A certificate of completion from an ABA approved program of education and training for paralegals OR; a certificate of completion from a paralegal program administered by any college, university, or institution accredited or approved by the Kansas Board of Regents or its equivalent in another state a plus.

+ A combination of education and certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.

**Certifications**

Legal research training preferred.

**Work Environment/Physical Demands**

Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

**Salary Plan**

LGL: Legal

**Job Grade**

003

Black & Veatch endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please clickand.

**Notice to External Search Firms** : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

**Job Segment:** Engineer, Engineering

Paralegal - Remote

Job ID

210517

Posted

03-Apr-2025

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the role:

As a CBRE Labor and Employment Law Paralegal, you'll provide legal support services to the Labor and Employment Legal Team attorneys in the form of basic legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and general file management.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely.

What you'll do:

+ Assist attorneys with a broad range of employment law matters including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, wage and hour laws, leaves of absences, accommodations, discrimination and harassment, performance management and discipline, termination of employment, workplace safety and government audits.

+ Provide legal and litigation support by assisting attorneys with research, collecting and reviewing documents for production, and managing case files.

+ Assist with monitoring EEOC charges, OSHA matters, state agency inquiries, and settlement demands and tracking outcomes.

+ Manage the maintenance and filing of records, cost reporting, and other periodic reporting.

+ Prepare and manage legal holds.

+ Create presentations for trainings and other matters managed by the Labor and Employment Legal Team.

+ Coordinate meetings, witness interviews, and other activities.

+ Prepare quarterly litigation reports.

+ Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Associate of Arts Degree and a minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience with a law firm or corporate legal department.

Certification in Paralegal studies or comparable combination of education and training.

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.

Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.

Strong background and experience of a variety of software, including MS Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must be able to create charts and graphs. Must have general knowledge and experience with the Internet.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE (https://www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Paralegal position is $70,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Paralegal position is $80,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

**Primary City/State:**

Phoenix, Arizona

**Department Name:**

Legal Svcs-Corp

**Work Shift:**

Day

**Job Category:**

Legal

Great careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Becker’s Healthcare recently honored Banner as one of 150 top places to work in health care for 2023, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Come leverage your exceptional communication and organizational skills with a fast-paced legal team that will value your knowledge and partnership. As the ideal candidate you will have experience in **business agreements , contracts , corporate governance , guardianship or probate**

Schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts. Typical start times between 7-8am. You will primarily work from home with the expectation of working in the Banner Health Corporate Phoenix office when needed.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reviews incoming documentation, including, but not limited to, subpoenas, requests for records, requests for interviews and testimony, notices of deposition and non-litigation discovery documents. As required, collaborates with outside defense counsel in coordinating witness interviews, provider responses to regulatory and licensing boards, depositions and/or court appearances. This position procures and reviews required files and documents. May attend non-Banner litigation depositions as requested. Perform all duties ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures; applicable state/federal rules and regulations.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Facilitates the acceptance, review and responses for board and fact witness matters including, but not limited to, subpoenas, summons and complaints and state board requests. Reviews documentation received and coordinates review of information needed. Oversees fact witness matter management by either working directly with fact witnesses to prepare for deposition or retaining and working directly with outside counsel and managing this responsibility. Facilitates the court, deposition and witness interview appearance requirements. Handles medical regulatory board complaints. Meets court-imposed deadlines and complies with applicable state and federal rules and regulations, including but not limited to, state agency subpoenas, civil subpoenas and criminal subpoenas. Research and review court venue docket in state and/or federal court as required.

2. Maintains extensive familiarity with documents and issues involving claims, litigation and medical malpractice non-litigation matters in order to provide input in meetings with outside defense counsel, to include procurement of and provide the responsive document file, pertinent and related medical records, and billing statements, and other pertinent and related documentation. When requested will compile comprehensive list of any and all individuals providing healthcare services to claimants and/or plaintiffs, while identifying whether said individuals are current/former employees or non-employed. Provide list to outside defense counsel for disclosure in either pre-litigation or fact witness non-litigation process, to include reviewing and electronically copying medical records, identifying medical services provided to claimants, and performing other support services for the Legal Department as requested.

3. Maintains pre-litigation and fact witness non-litigation calendar, to include subpoena due dates; deposition dates, and appearance dates, as required. Maintain library of archived and active policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, employee rosters, curriculum vitae of consultants/experts, and releases. Maintain files on claims, pre-litigation or fact witness non-litigation, board complaints and requests, ensuring the maintenance of an efficient, organized, document-intensive case file. Provides information to other members of the Legal Department about whether specific parties and/or entities have system contracts; secures copies of applicable contracts, employment status of personnel and curriculum vitae of experts.

4. Will maintain an active Notary Public commission.

5. Will open, enter file and file documents into Legal Department database when requested. Procures and prepares documents for nonlitigation issues, including but not limited to professional board reporting.

6. Extensive interaction with all levels of senior management, physicians, CEO’s, internal management, other company personnel, attorneys, insurance companies and business personnel, with respect to fact witness non-litigation, board requests and complaints, subpoenas, and discovery process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a strong knowledge of business and or law as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Must demonstrate legal assistant knowledge and background as normally obtained through the completion of a legal assistant certification from an American Board Associate (ABA) accredited school or Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants.

Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of litigation as normally demonstrated through five or more years of experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm handling medical malpractice or similarly complex litigation. Requires ability to interpret internal policies and procedures, medical information, and complex state and federal rules and regulations and summarize such information in written form. Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, coordinate large volumes of data, track and meet court-imposed deadlines, with limited supervision. Maintains strict confidentiality. Requires effective oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

**EEO Statement:**

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

**Privacy Policy:**

Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability

**_What Paralegal contributes to Cardinal Health_**

Paralegal conducts research and resolves legal questions under the direction of the organization's attorneys. This family provides research and supports and prepares agreements, instruments, documents, and pleadings relating to litigation and non-litigation matters. This job family also conducts training on corporate policies and procedures.

The Enterprise Privacy Office (EPO) is responsible for providing advice, counsel, and support in the areas of privacy and data protection. The EPO leads the Global Privacy Program and partners with other members of the Legal & Compliance organization, privacy professionals working within the business, as well as business leaders and their teams to address potential privacy issues and risks and help Cardinal Health comply with the rapidly evolving privacy laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.

The Privacy Paralegal will support the EPO by providing broad project management skills to a variety of privacy related matters under the direction of the Privacy attorneys and other members of the EPO. This position will develop and maintain privacy knowledge and other relevant expertise to ensure effective paralegal support to the EPO and the overall Global Privacy Program.

**Responsibilities**

+ Interacting with internal and external stakeholders to review and finalize privacy-related contracts and contract amendments such as Data Processing Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and relevant privacy language in Master Services Agreements.

+ Helping to track, manage, and organize privacy-related notices that Cardinal Health provides to employees, job applicants, vendors, and others on our websites, via our apps, in-person and beyond.

+ Assisting with management of privacy incidents including management of the EPO incident response platform (e.g. performing administrator functions, scheduling user trainings and communications, gathering information to assess incidents, and acting as the main point of contact with our users and the platform management vendor).

+ Providing training to internal stakeholders regarding privacy matters and assisting with development of same.

+ Assisting with various other projects to support the Global Privacy Program, including information access requests, privacy assessments, development of policies and procedures, basic research on privacy regulations in multiple jurisdictions, and the creation of privacy templates

+ Under the general direction of the Privacy attorneys, the Privacy Paralegal is expected to perform ongoing legal & compliance and administrative tasks, with minimal direction and guidance, and collaborate with individuals and departments across Cardinal Health.

**_Qualifications_**

+ 4-8 years of experience, preferred

+ Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**

+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

+ Works on complex projects of large scope

+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

+ Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

+ Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

**Anticipated salary range:** $79,700-$113,800

**Bonus eligible:** No

**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

+ Medical, dental and vision coverage

+ Paid time off plan

+ Health savings account (HSA)

+ 401k savings plan

+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ Work-Life resources

+ Paid parental leave

+ Healthy lifestyle programs

**Application window anticipated to close:** 06/02/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._

_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._

_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)

Legal Assistant

Location: 5080 N 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Pay Range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in the office) - This position requires the candidate to be self-sufficient as they will be the only person in the office on those days.

Primary Responsibility:

The Legal Assistant will support Attorneys by preparing legal documents, pleadings, drafts, correspondence, conducting legal research, responding to client requests, tracking file locations, preparing status reports, and providing other administrative assistance necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Principal Accountabilities:

+ Prepare drafts of legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence as directed.

+ Request missing documents, run PACER and SCRA searches, and order reinstatement/payoff figures.

+ Organize and obtain information needed for lawsuit files and coordinate with co-counsel to facilitate hearing representation.

+ Organize online files, coordinate hearings, request fee authorizations, and manage multiple calendars.

+ Enter relevant legal information into client vendor systems to provide current status and document backup.

+ Maintain electronic case files with all legal activity, including imaging documents and processing vendor invoices.

+ Communicate with clients, borrowers, courts, and external parties as necessary or as directed by a department attorney or manager.

+ Perform all other duties as requested.

Position Preferences:

+ Two to four years of college in business, finance, or a related field.

+ Three to five years of experience in civil litigation, mortgage banking, or real estate law.

+ Excellent PC skills with the ability to adapt rapidly to various systems.

+ Ability to manage workflow in a highly active, high-volume environment and perform multiple duties simultaneously.

#M1

Ref: #103-Eng Dallas

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.