Paralegal

Sonova USA, Inc.
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Valencia
Jan 18, 2025
Who we are You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments. We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best. If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you. Join Sonova. Create sense. Valencia (CA), United States Paralegal 156477 Who we are In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands - Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron - we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry. Paralegal (Remote or Hybrid) The Legal Associate provides administrative and paralegal support to the legal team. Responsibilities: Paralegal - Litigation Support Work with outside law firms to update litigation/claims tracker Facilitate legal hold on AB products for litigation/claims Assist with obtaining signatures on settlement agreements Assist with preparation of internal documents for settlement payments Assist with obtaining required internal documents for discovery in litigation matters Other responsibilities as assigned from time to time Paralegal - Recipient Care Support Draft and send warranty letters to recipients Draft and send expense reimbursement letters to recipients Manage and update Recipient Care/Litigation tracker Review Recipient Care claims; work with legal to approve expense reimbursement claims Paralegal - Non-Disclosure Agreements Receive and review NDA requests Confirm corporate status and address as needed Send any outside NDA's to inhouse counsel for review Draft and send NDA to requested company; follow-up status of NDA with requestor Update NDA tracker as needed Other duties as assigned or required. Travelling Requirement: None More about you: Education Paralegal Certificate or 4 years of years of equivalent work experience without a Paralegal Certificate Nice to Have Bachelor's degree Work Experience Minimum of 2 years of previous Paralegal experience in the above listed areas. Nice to Have Minimum of 2 years working in a corporate law department; litigation support experience Personal Competencies Ability to work independently; ability to work with outside legal counsel and internal corporate functions. Ability to draft legal documents and correspondence. Understanding of litigation Social Competencies Ability to work under pressure and meet project timelines across departments Professional Competencies Must be able to work with all levels of management and peers. Ability to maintain professionalism among peers and communicate effectively will all levels of the organization Language(s)/ Level English/ Fluent IT Skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you! What we offer: Medical, dental and vision coverage* Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts TeleHealth options 401k plan with company match* Company paid life/ad&d insurance Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD) STD LTD Buy-ups available Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage Legal/ID Theft Assistance PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays* Paid parental bonding leave Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more) Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities Tuition reimbursement Hearing aid discount for employees and family Internal social recognition platform D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location. This role's pay range is between $25.77/hr - $ 38.65/hr (based on location). This role is also bonus eligible. How we work:* At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.