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Position Summary
The Senior Paralegal will assist attorneys by providing primary legal support and serving as a subject matter expert in connection with the Trade Legal group.
The Senior Paralegal works with multiple internal partners/stakeholders to generate, red-line, and prepare contract documents for attorney review with the goal of finalizing Caremark’s negotiated agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers. In this role you will work on a variety of document types and across many contracted relationships. You will also follow department guidelines for meeting deadlines and turnaround times and with the team to prioritize documents based on multiple considerations.
A candidate must have experience with contract preparation, support, drafting and document red-lining in Microsoft Word, as well as, ideally, familiarity with the pharmacy benefit management space. The job requires high attention to detail, critical thinking skills and ability to manage multiple complex agreements simultaneously to identify, assess and elevate critical issues to attorneys. These contracts must accurately reflect Caremark’s current business strategies and all current regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Contract drafting and review consistent with Legal Department standards and turnaround time guidelines, which includes:
Preparing initial documents from template forms or creating originals (contracts, letters, settlements, etc.).
Reviewing contracts received from internal departments and incorporating requested revisions with accuracy and ensuring standard contract language is captured.
Working with, interpreting and understanding documents including red-lines.
Reading comprehension.
Ensuring version control of assigned contracts.
Proper filing of contracts on the legal drives.
Drafting new and alternative contract language, letters, prepare settlement agreement and other documents associated with contract documents.
Gaining familiarity with template contract language and possessing the ability to write, draft, and suggest alternative language for the attorneys review.
Attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible and handle heavy contract workload/organize multiple priorities (prioritize documents).
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Working independently but also being a dedicated team member in order to assist with workloads of other paralegals on the team.
Working with attorneys for guidance, direction and document approvals.
Maintaining confidentiality.
This is a remote position anywhere in the U.S.
Required Qualifications
2 years of paralegal contract support or contract interpretation experience or 5+ years healthcare, PBM or pharma experience. Experience with Microsoft word and excel.
Education: Verifiable Associates degree or equivalent work experience required.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$31.20 - $76.26This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
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Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 2 years paralegal contract support or contract interpretation experience, or 5+ years healthcare, PBM, or pharma experience
- Experience preparing, drafting, redlining, and reviewing contracts and maintaining version control
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Verifiable Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
- Familiarity with the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) space
- High attention to detail, critical thinking, ability to manage multiple complex agreements, strong time management and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and team members
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive for benefits-eligible colleagues, including medical, dental, and vision with free preventive care and access to virtual care and select no-cost MinuteClinic services. Mental health support is also highlighted with no-cost confidential counseling sessions per issue.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after meeting service and hours requirements. Ownership programs are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a stated purchase discount.
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Pay Growth & Progression — A companywide minimum wage floor establishes a baseline that is framed as a positive starting point in some roles and markets. Unionized or high-cost areas are described as having clearer wage scales and step-ups that can materially lift pay over time.
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