Paralegal

About the role

Cochlear, the most recognized brand in hearing health care, is helping people hear and be heard around the world, while being part of one of Denver Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work honorees in Denver. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Legal team at the global leader in implantable hearing devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide litigation support, including fact gathering, summarization, and drafting initial responses for attorney review.
• Perform administrative duties required by the legal and compliance function and respond to routine information and data requests from the business.
• Provide first draft and review of routing commercial contracts (including, but not limited to, confidentiality agreements, consultancy arrangements and letter agreements) for approval and execution by the Contracts team.
• Manage contract lifecycle management processes, corporate records, company registrations, and regulatory filings.
• Develop legal reports and metrics, support compliance training administration, and drive process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and proactively identify opportunities to improve Legal and Compliance workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance business support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience, including a Paralegal Certificate, will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience working within a legal operations, contracts, compliance, or corporate governance environment.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based business applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems (such as DocuSign CLM), legal technology platforms, AI tools, or healthcare/life sciences organizations is preferred.

Benefits

Total Rewards: In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits. Pay Range in the United States: $30.00/hr - $37.00/hr based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 5% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.