Vertex

Biotechnology

SeniorParalegal

$96–144k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Paralegal at Vertex. Skills: Litigation support, eDiscovery, Contracting support, Market access. Administer legal hold workflows. Manage eDiscovery workflows”

Industry & Context.

Biotechnology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years paralegal experience, Demonstrated litigation/eDiscovery experience, Manage multiple workstreams experience, Support market access activities experience, Coordinate cross-functional teams experience, Partner with attorneys experience, Support process improvement experience, Support knowledge sharing experience

Nice to Have

Paralegal certification from ABA-approved program

What You'll Do.

Administer legal hold workflows

Manage eDiscovery workflows

Coordinate document collection

Support privilege logs

Liaise with internal partners

Manage internal case filing

Support subpoena responses

Support investigations

Prepare initial drafts

Support risk processes

Support drafting agreements

Support review agreements

Support administration agreements

Manage contract review workflows

Maintain contract trackers

Coordinate contracting logistics

Support adoption of legal technologies

Coordinate with legal support vendors

Support matter administration

Review outside counsel invoices

Manage multiple workstreams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with attorneys; Work with stakeholders; Liaise with IT; Work with business teams; Work with legal teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Prioritize competing deadlines

Full Job Description

**Job Description** **General Summary:** This position provides advanced paralegal support across various key Legal functions (Litigation, Commercial, Market Access, and Privacy). The role partners closely with attorneys and key internal stakeholders to drive efficient, organized, and compliant legal processes, including eDiscovery/search activities, legal holds, contracting support, and knowledge management. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** * Litigation, investigation and data subject request support and eDiscovery coordination: Administer and manage legal hold and eDiscovery workflows (including Everlaw or equivalent), coordinate document collection (including those related to fulfilling data subject requests) with legal oversight, support privilege logs and confidentiality designations, and liaise with internal partners (e.g., Digital Technology/IT) as needed. Manage internal case filing repository. Support responses to third-party subpoenas and related document production activities under attorney oversight. * Investigations and risk support: Support investigations by attending interviews, taking notes, and preparing initial drafts of summaries/memos under attorney direction; provide surge support to risk/ERM processes (e.g., meeting notes, follow-up tracking) during peak periods. * Market Access: Support drafting, review, and administration of market access–related agreements (e.g., trade, distribution, payer). Provide assistance managing contract review workflows, maintaining contract trackers (e.g., rebate terms, pricing obligations, expirations, amendments) and coordinating contracting logistics and documentation. * Knowledge management and process improvement: Develop, maintain, and optimize playbooks, templates, checklists, and process documentation; support adoption of legal technologies and standard ways of working. * Vendor and matter administration: Coordinate with legal support vendors (e.g., transcription, trial graphics, eDiscovery providers) an

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