Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a technologically savvy Legal Administrative Assistant with problem-solving skills to support members of the Intellectual Property (IP) Law Department. This position will be based in La Jolla, CA.
Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people.
With $76.5 billion in 2017 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. There are more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing over 125,000 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.
Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
The Administrative Assistant will support a collegial IP working group which includes patent attorneys, patent liaisons and patent paralegals.
The individual will provide administrative support to the team, including maintaining attorneys' calendars; scheduling, planning and organizing meetings; preparing and proofreading documents, spreadsheets and slides; submitting and following up on requests; completing expense reports; downloading and organizing electronic documents; making domestic and international travel reservations; following up on pending matters, including tracking and following up on deadlines; coordinating with paralegals; handling legal documents of a highly confidential nature and a workload that may involve critical deadlines; taking on ad hoc assignments; researching information; and proactively anticipating and handling the administrative needs of the working group.
Qualifications
A High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required. Formal education beyond high school is preferred.
A minimum of 4 years or equivalent relevant experience. An Associate’s degree will be considered as equivalent to 1 year experience. A Bachelor’s degree will be considered as equivalent to 2 years experience.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and learning agility to work with other computer programs and systems.
Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment under minimal guidance while managing multiple priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and operating with perseverance and integrity in a very dynamic global environment is required.
Ability to maintain highly fluid calendars respecting multiple time zones with a keen sense of prioritization and time management, and to balance the necessity of running the calendar tightly while establishing a friendly, accessible-to-all atmosphere with peers and all levels of management is required.
One or more of the following would be an advantage:
Prior experience in a law firm, corporate law department, government agency or another professional environment handling sensitive legal documents.
Prior administrative assistant experience supporting a team of five or more professionals.
Paralegal certification, Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence or similar certification in administration, paralegal studies or project management.
At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location United States-California-San Diego-3210 Merryfield Row Organization Johnson & Johnson (6067) Job Function General Administration Requisition ID 2206037928W
