Senior Paralegal, Litigation

Senior Paralegal, Litigation

Position Summary:

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

This is a full-time salaried position: Monday – Friday, 1st shift.
 

The Senior Paralegal, Litigation will be a key member of the Legal & Compliance Department, providing direct support to the litigation and employment attorneys on a wide variety of disputed matters. The Senior Paralegal, Litigation will report to the Senior Assistant General Counsel, Litigation. The Senior Paralegal’s primary business location will be in the corporate headquarters in New Jersey.

Our Somerset location is the corporate headquarters for Catalent Pharma Solutions. This location houses our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Center of Excellence for Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role:

• Assist with all phases of litigation including litigation holds, custodial interviews, initial case investigation, eDiscovery, and document production

• Liaise with business stakeholders to conduct pre-claim investigations, fact gathering, and document collection

• Create, maintain, and organize electronic files and databases

• Manage deadlines, coordinate and schedule witness interviews

• Routinely update the Legal Department’s matter tracking documents

• Manage Catalent’s legal hold process

• Draft position statements responding to administrative charges and other employment claims for attorney review

• Support internal investigations as needed

• Up to 10% annual travel expectations (domestic)

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Associates degree, required; Paralegal Certificate, preferred

• Life sciences industry experience, preferred

• Minimum of 5+ years of paralegal experience with a corporate legal department and/or law firm

• Experience using Microsoft’s Purview eDiscovery tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with capability and willingness to become proficient in all of the Company’s matter and contract management systems

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 

• Community engagement and green initiatives 

• Generous 401K match 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness 

• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and de