Merck
Paralegal II
USA - New Jersey - Rahway · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$87k-$137kDetected 72 days ago
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About the role
- Paralegal II Responsibilities and Primary Activities: 1.
- Ensure operational excellence across reporting and matter management workflows, financial accuracy, and compliance enforcement.
- Coordinating meetings with internal and external witnesses and consultants
Responsibilities
- IP Litigation Budget Oversight Lead complete budget lifecycle planning for global IP litigation matters, including tracking of spend/invoices against budgets and assisting with forecasting and variance analysis, in coordination with law firms and in-house IP litigation counsels.
- Serve as liaison with OGC Legal Operations, Finance, legal network firms and financial matter management vendor teams to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- The individual in this role will coordinate and perform multiple tasks for the IP litigation team in a dynamic environment, closely collaborating with attorneys, paralegals and administrative associates in the IP group.
- Litigation Case Management Provide case management support for global IP litigation efforts, including: Coordinating eDiscovery activities with internal teams, third-party vendors, and outside counsel
- Administrative Support Provide general administrative support for IP litigation attorneys, such as assisting with calendar management, coordinating travel and processing expense reports.
- Review correspondence and organize and maintain electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with the company's records retention policies.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree, or certifications (e.g. Paralegal Studies Certificate or Management Professional Certification) or High School Diploma with at least 3 years of equivalent experience.
- Possess strong analytical skills and ability to address and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to leverage independent judgment, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities while managing and prioritizing multiple work assignments High-level of attention to detail and organization.
Skills
- HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
- Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
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- More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
- The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
- Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.
- Please, no phone calls or emails.
- Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation
- Current Employees apply
- San Francisco Residents Only:
- We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the
Compensation
- Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role a
Company info
- Job Description Role Summary We are currently seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation professional to provide proactive, high-quality and reliable paralegal support for the IP legal group in Rahway, NJ, a part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
Equal opportunity
- Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 08/10/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness
- this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
- Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.
- The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 08/10/2026 *
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