Overview
Attorney – Asbestos and Toxic Tort Litigation Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA at Betasharp
We’re glad you’re exploring our Paralegal position and want to share some of the details.
At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers’ stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.
Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.
Overview
The Paralegal will provide research, analysis, and practical implementation of legal initiatives, with guidance from General Counsel, in legal matters; maintain confidentiality as necessary.
Education & Experience Requirements
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in legal or paralegal field; or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities.
Paralegal certification, preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Drive strategy and preparation of complex contracts and other agreements such as license & technology agreements, material transfer agreements, quality agreements, supply agreements, development agreements, intellectual property agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Support ongoing negotiations and update drafts as needed.
Perform substantive review of agreements entered into with customers and suppliers for compliance with FWM requirements, applicable laws, and precedent-setting court decisions; make recommendations and revise agreements, as necessary, while keeping within negotiation deadlines.
Build sustainable and effective Intellectual Property and Trademark strategy to prioritize and manage complex global portfolio to ensure business-critical intangible assets have the appropriate legal protections.
Act as the primary liaison with outside legal counsel on numerous intellectual property matters, including trademark and patent development and filings. Monitor the progress on FWM filings and applications. Support resolution of pending matters, as necessary. Conduct research as necessary to stay abreast of relevant changes and adjust FWM’s global IP/TM strategy accordingly.
Implement and maintain an enterprise system to document, prioritize, and organize legal initiatives and take a leadership role in significant matter management for FWM.
Create the formal documentation necessary to establish and maintain legal entities such as LLCs and work with leadership as needed on other corporate forms.
Support General Counsel on project management and other related activities.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Skills Needed
Ability to work independently to build and execute on sophisticated matters, with limited supervision from General Counsel.
Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and internet for research.
Ability to analyze and interpret legal matters, implement plans, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Fast-paced office environment
Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
Extensive amount of time spent talking on the phone.
Benefits & Wellness Resources
The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we’d like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:
Physical Wellness
Parkview Wellness Coach
Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
Gym Facilities
4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
Health Challenges
From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA’s Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.
Mental Wellness
When You Need to Talk
5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
Relaxing Time-Off
Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.
Social Wellness
Epic Events
From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
Employee Resource Group
A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.
Professional Wellness
Grow Your Career
We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
Performance Feedback
Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.
Financial Wellness
Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we’ll contribute 3.5%.
Quarterly Bonus
When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
Tuition Reimbursement
Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we’ll help pick up the tab!
Your Money Line
Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.
There are many reasons to apply for this position, and these are just a few. Join us!
Notice to Employees and Applicants:
This job position may require access to controlled technology or technical data; applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is proud to be committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Fort Wayne Metals is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination.
Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected].
Notice to Employees and Applicants
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Title: Attorney – Asbestos and Toxic Tort Litigation
Company: Betasharp
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
