Senior Associate Litigation Support

This position is in Electronic Data & Discovery (EDD) within Amgen's Law Department. The Senior Associate Litigation Support provides technical support, business analysis and project management for complex matters as assigned by e-Discovery Counsel. This is an excellent springboard position for someone who has technical or business analysis experience and is interested in learning legal for a future career in Information Governance, Forensics or Law.

For every matter that employs technology tools and services, the Senior Associate Litigation Support provides support for the attorneys, paralegals, Digital Forensics, information system owners and vendors involved with the case.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the operation of hold orders and conduct weekly preservation activities using Legal Hold Pro.

Coordinate with Digital Forensics and information system owners to respond to collection requests made by case teams. Track information requests from collection to review using Legal Hold Pro and other tracking tools.

Coordinate with outside processing/hosting vendors to ensure data is delivered and processed according to case specifications, timelines and budgets.

Act as technical point person for collaboration amongst managed review vendor, processing/hosting vendor and the case team.

Provide e-discovery consulting to inside and outside counsel as needed.

Support litigation software including Livenote, ocr processing, and internal databases in Microsoft Access.

Keep abreast of industry trends and assist with process and technology updates as needed.

Plan and manage other projects as assigned.

Travel may be required (less than 10% domestic & international)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree

OR

Bachelor's and 2 years of information systems and/or legal experience

OR

Associate's degree and 6 years of information systems and/or legal experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of information systems and/or legal experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of experience in a technical support or business analyst role

Experience in electronic discovery

Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to advise all levels of personnel on complex technical issues

Strong organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills to work with all levels of personnel

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment working under strict deadlines

Flexibility to work overtime on short notice

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission - to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.