Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible  

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.  

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.  

Job Overview

The Senior Paralegal supports the Employment Law Team by managing employment-related litigation and performing varied tasks to further the team’s mission of employment compliance across the organization and within client groups.

Responsibilities

Litigation and claims support:

• Manage and track employment-related lawsuits, charges, and claims from inception to resolution, coordinating with internal and external counsel.
• Conduct fact-gathering, implement litigation holds, collect and organize responsive documents and data, identify key witnesses, and participate in witness interviews. Update, maintain, and analyze data used to track employment-related matters across the organization, identifying trends and mitigation strategies.
• Review and revise discovery materials, pleadings, and related documents, supporting attorneys and company witnesses in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Create and maintain communications and template materials related to various litigation topics.

Records requests and employment related subpoenas:

• Analyze and respond to third-party subpoenas and records requests, identifying and compiling relevant company documents and information.

Advice and counsel support:

• Advise and partner with HR and business leaders on employment matters, including terminations, investigations, workplace accommodations, performance management, contingent workforce, restrictive covenants, RIFs, and reorganizations.
• Conduct legal research on employment law topics, providing practical, business-oriented recommendations.
• Create and present training content to internal stakeholders, prepare presentations, training materials, and legal documents as requested by in-house attorneys.
• Liaise with Senior Executives, business leaders, and stakeholders across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and Employee Relations, maintaining records and supporting the Employment Law Team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution required.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience required; employment law or class action experience is a plus.
• Experience in-house or at a large law firm supporting litigation or employment matters required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; familiarity with Westlaw or similar legal research tools preferred.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative engagement and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment required. High attention to detail and sound business judgment required.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everyt