AbbVie
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Base Pay Range $30.00/hr – $54.20/hr
Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
Job Description AbbVie’s Commercial Litigation group supports AbbVie’s global business in a wide range of areas, including antitrust litigation, employment litigation, contract litigation, governmental investigations, product liability litigation, and shareholder litigation. We have an enriching opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant based in North Chicago, Illinois. This position will support the Commercial Litigation team and will report to the Commercial Litigation Project Assistant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Commercial Litigation paralegals in the discovery process, including issuing legal hold orders, data preservation, collection and tracking, arranging witness interviews, and assisting with deposition and trial preparation.
Respond to subpoenas and requests for information.
Handle, prepare and process general administrative matters, including bates labeling, copying, redacting, letter preparation and filing.
Update various contact lists and verify/update data in multiple databases.
Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including answering phones, managing calendars, meeting/event planning and handling teleconference set‑ups.
Create and provide monthly, periodic and special request reports.
Utilize research tools, including Lexis and PACER.
Represent the Division internally to clients and externally to outside counsel and other vendors.
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day).
Qualifications
Some college or associate’s degree; paralegal certificate or training preferred.
1–3 years of experience within a law firm or legal department of a corporation, preferably in a litigation setting. Recent paralegal certificate graduates to be considered.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of business processes and requirements.
General knowledge of legal terminology desired.
Self‑motivated, detail oriented, with high work standards.
Organized, able to prioritize work and multi‑task on projects.
Exercises independent judgment, discretion, maturity, and ethical integrity.
Strong communication, writing, and analytical skills.
Team player capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Hybrid opportunity requiring at least three (3) days onsite in North Chicago, IL offices.
Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the base pay range we expect to offer for this role in good faith at the time of posting. Individual compensation will depend on many factors.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees.
Eligible for short‑term incentive programs.
Equal Opportunity AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Base Pay Range $30.00/hr – $54.20/hr
Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
Job Description AbbVie’s Commercial Litigation group supports AbbVie’s global business in a wide range of areas, including antitrust litigation, employment litigation, contract litigation, governmental investigations, product liability litigation, and shareholder litigation. We have an enriching opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant based in North Chicago, Illinois. This position will support the Commercial Litigation team and will report to the Commercial Litigation Project Assistant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Commercial Litigation paralegals in the discovery process, including issuing legal hold orders, data preservation, collection and tracking, arranging witness interviews, and assisting with deposition and trial preparation.
Respond to subpoenas and requests for information.
Handle, prepare and process general administrative matters, including bates labeling, copying, redacting, letter preparation and filing.
Update various contact lists and verify/update data in multiple databases.
Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including answering phones, managing calendars, meeting/event planning and handling teleconference set‑ups.
Create and provide monthly, periodic and special request reports.
Utilize research tools, including Lexis and PACER.
Represent the Division internally to clients and externally to outside counsel and other vendors.
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day).
Qualifications
Some college or associate’s degree; paralegal certificate or training preferred.
1–3 years of experience within a law firm or legal department of a corporation, preferably in a litigation setting. Recent paralegal certificate graduates to be considered.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of business processes and requirements.
General knowledge of legal terminology desired.
Self‑motivated, detail oriented, with high work standards.
Organized, able to prioritize work and multi‑task on projects.
Exercises independent judgment, discretion, maturity, and ethical integrity.
Strong communication, writing, and analytical skills.
Team player capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Hybrid opportunity requiring at least three (3) days onsite in North Chicago, IL offices.
Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the base pay range we expect to offer for this role in good faith at the time of posting. Individual compensation will depend on many factors.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees.
Eligible for short‑term incentive programs.
Equal Opportunity AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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