Paralegal - East Coast - Remote

Job title: Paralegal - East Coast - Remote in Durham, NC at Worldwide Clinical Trials

Company: Worldwide Clinical Trials

Job description: Who we areWe’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.Why WorldwideWe believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!What Legal does at Worldwide Clinical TrialsExperienced corporate paralegal needed to support in-house legal department for the global contract research organization.What you will doCreating and supporting the finalization of organizational documents, including powers of attorney, board resolutions, and articles of incorporationManage and update the database of global legal entity corporate documents;Respond to requests from third parties, including regulatory agencies, banking institutions, and auditors, including the preparation of response letters, and the collection of relevant corporate documentationWorking closely with in-house counsel, finance, administration, HR, global outside counsel, and other third-party vendors to create, gather, update, and provide corporate documentation as needed to support the business;Support in-house counsel in formatting and drafting templates, contracts, and agreements, such as confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, and related documents, notices to clients, vendors, and other third parties;Review and negotiate confidentiality agreementsAdminister execution and delivery of contracts to internal stakeholders and outside parties, and file in the appropriate organizational filing structure as neededManage the legal department's online document filing structureManage filing, destruction, and retention of hard copy legal documents in accordance with the company’s data retention policyResponding to requests for corporate information as needed to support bids and proposalsAssisting with ethics and compliance programs, and drafting and updating of corporate policies and SOPsLiaise with outside counsel and internal business partners to answer questions, provide documentation, and facilitate the registration process for trademarks, assist with name clearances, reports on status, and manage renewalsManage and update the global outside legal counsel databaseCoordinate invoicing and payment administration for outside counsel and corporate filing expensesWhat you will bring to the roleWorking knowledge of general legal and contracting principles requiredStrong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team with other legal advisors and business partnersHighly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelAbility to manage external counsel and internal stakeholdersExperience with a pharma/biotech/contract research organization a plusYour experienceA minimum 3+ years of recent corporate paralegal experience working in a law firm on global matters or in a global corporate legal team settingCompletion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent combination of training and experienceA bachelor’s degree is strongly preferredCandidates must reside in the Eastern Time ZoneImmediate availabilityWe love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.To view our other roles, check out our careers page at ! For more information on Worldwide, visit or connect with us on .Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

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Location: Durham, NC

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