Paralegal (temp)

This is a hybrid 8-10 week opportunity based out of Concord, CA.

Summary & Scope of Position:

Provide paralegal and administrative support to Legal Affairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform word-processing assignments, proofread, research and compile special reports.
• Draft, edit, distribute and track agreements for the Company.
• Prepare execution copies of agreements and collect appropriate signatures/approvals.
• Prepare and file Section 16 documents with the SEC.
• Set up and maintain databases, files and logs.
• Maintain the legal department's tracking tool to keep all team members up to date on current projects.
• Act as liaison between Cerus scientist's and outside patent counsel preparing authorization documents, invention disclosure forms and obtaining appropriate signatures as needed.
• Monitor and distribute laboratory notebooks to personnel as needed.
• Prepare and monitor incoming correspondence.
• Schedule and set up of meetings, conference calls, in-house seminars and presentations.
• Assist with board level communications, including preparation of minutes and indexing board actions.
• Coordinate with finance staff to ensure proper payment of legal department vendors.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years paralegal or legal administration
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.
• Professional discretionary skills; ability to understand and deal with confidential matters.
• Strong organization skills.
• Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Solid communication skills; verbal, written, interpersonal, listening.
• Time management; schedules, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Compensation: $43-56/hr. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on various factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.