Sr. Litigation Paralegal

The Role: Moderna is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support a wide range of legal and operational matters. This is an exciting opportunity to be an important part of a growing legal team within a rapidly expanding company. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Senior Director, Legal Operations, the ideal candidate must be organized, detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple projects as a critical player on a lean legal team. The senior paralegal will assist with the day‑to‑day management of data, collection and exchange of complete information, communications, tracking deadlines, and handling logistics with internal partners and third parties, as well as collaborate with other litigation paralegals and team members. This role requires someone who can manage large‑scale cases through all phases of a litigation matter, as well as guide and convince stakeholders from across the organization of the importance of legal requirements and best practices. The position offers the opportunity to be creative and streamline processes by leveraging technology.ResponsibilitiesAssist litigation attorneys in management of litigation matters, including direction and coordination of outside counsel support as required.Guide large investigations and litigations, including Products Liability, employment matters, and subpoenas.Support and drive case management, including managing workflows, task lists, status updates, docketing deadlines, and case organization.Partner with Legal team members and business partners to manage data collection and large‑scale document reviews.Oversee litigation holds (Exterro) and discovery projects, and manage and build upon eDiscovery systems (Relativity) and processes.Provide guidance and advice to outside and junior members of the team.Actively participate in and/or lead special projects, including establishing strategies, guidelines, processes, and procedures, to enable the Ops and Litigation Team to provide best‑in‑class service to its business partners.Look for ways to optimize the Legal Operations function, taking ownership of specific pieces and helping to educate the function on best practices.Ownership of litigation budget tracking and payment systems, identification and remediation of material changes to the budget, and work with law firms to ensure timely submission and payments of invoices.Understand how other departments within Moderna work to achieve the goals of the legal department and be able to persuade those stakeholders of key priorities for the function.Manage incoming correspondence, and draft and send responses for day‑to‑day legal issues.Develop content for and maintain internal SharePoint, document management software, and other Legal sites, and create a process for business continuity.Provide general administrative support for the Legal team as needed.Gain general understanding of science or technology needed to better navigate position requirements.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.Minimum 8 years’ experience in civil litigation.Experience and passion in large‑scale eDiscovery.Experience managing litigation cases through every phase of a matter.Preferred QualificationsSignificant experience with patent litigation.Paralegal experience at a major law firm and at a pharmaceutical or biotech company.Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and readiness to gain proficiency in company‑specific systems and applications, as well as new technologies such as eDiscovery analytics, TAR, and AI.Prior use of AI tools and/or experience developing GPTs or implementing AI‑enabled workflows in a legal setting.Highly organized with a strong ability to multi‑task and be nimble.Proactive in ensuring items do not fall between the cracks, with a keen attention to detail.Curiosity to explore new, efficient ways of working and challenging the status‑quo.Experience with eBilling systems (matter creation, timekeepers, approval workflows).Solutions‑oriented mindset with creative problem‑solving ability.Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).Ability to form strong partnerships and trust with internal business partners, regardless of level, and outside vendors.Must be flexible, able to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities while meeting deadlines and department goals.Previous experience leading and mentoring others.Must be a team player with a positive attitude and willingness to provide support as needed.Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as required.A desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is bold, relentless, curious, and collaborative.Pay & BenefitsSalary range: $109,200.00 – $174,600.00.Best‑in‑class healthcare coverage and voluntary benefit programs.Access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.Generous paid time off including vacation, volunteer days, sabbaticals, and global recharge days.Savings and investment opportunities to help plan for the future.Location‑specific perks and extras.Equal Opportunities: Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Accommodations: Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position should contact the Accommodations team. #J-18808-Ljbffr