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Medtronic · 3 days ago

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to championing healthcare access and equity for all. The Senior Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys with various litigation matters, primarily focusing on product liability, general/commercial, and employment litigation, while also supporting the Diabetes division's separation efforts.

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Responsibilities

Collects litigation-related information, data and electronic documents, reviews documents, and uses production and tracking systems with minimal supervision
Creates legal holds for preservation of data
Creates and implements case file and organizational systems for case files and workrooms
Assists attorneys to prepare witnesses for depositions
Researches facts relating to litigation
For product liability litigation, this includes medical device product development, manufacturing processes, regulatory approval, quality systems, and devices uses and capabilities. It also includes collaborating with medical specialists, including medical doctors, nurses, and patient services professionals, to understand patients’ medical conditions and care issues relevant to the litigation
For general/commercial litigation this includes contract terms, product pricing, business objectives, securities filings, Board-related materials, and other matters
For litigation involving government entities, this includes internal policies and conduct of Medtronic representatives and customers
For labor and employment litigation this includes employment histories, employee policies and procedures, terms of employment, compensation and benefits
Assists in drafting and fact checking of legal filings, including answers to complaints and responses to written discovery requests
Communicates, corresponds and interacts with outside entities assisting Medtronic with litigation, such as expert witnesses, vendors, corporations and law firms
Communicates, corresponds, and interacts with outside entities with adverse interests to Medtronic, such as opposing law firms
Communicates, corresponds and interacts with internal clients and resources to gather and share relevant information
Assists with developing and communicating legal advice to individuals in Medtronic’s business functions
Complies with department administrative procedures and policies
Assists with department projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned
Participates and schedules regular meetings with Medtronic personnel and outside counsel
Tracks financial outcomes and implications for legal matters
Reviews and responds to third party subpoenas

Qualification

Litigation paralegal experienceE-discovery processesProduct liability litigationLaborEmployment litigationMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal research skillsPlanningEthicsCommunication skillsCritical reasoning skillsTime-managementIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate with 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience

Preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrable knowledge of the litigation process
Demonstrable knowledge of e-discovery processes and software systems
Ability to learn Medtronic's Enterprise Litigation Management software
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company's internal and personnel affairs and client information
Understands ethical rules, including privilege and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
Integrity and strong ethical center
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical reasoning, analytical, and care assessment skills
Planning and time-management skills
Specialized knowledge of product liability litigation
Specialized knowledge of litigation involving Life Sciences companies
Specialized knowledge of labor and employment litigation
Specialized knowledge of labor and employment legal issues

Benefits

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Company

Medtronic

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Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$18.16B
Key Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B

Leadership Team

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Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
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Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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