Legal Assistant Contractor (Minneapolis, MN, US) at Coloplast

About this role

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Secretary of State filings, and Annual reports for U.S entities.
Maintain corporate records, corporate registrations, and other entity maintenance activities
Franchise Tax filings for U.S entities
State and local Business licenses, and industry specific licenses, applications, filings and renewals for U.S entities
Organization and maintenance of North America Legal Dept. electronic file system
Support legal dept. operations, and administrative initiatives
Process law firm and vendor invoices
Process expense reports
Make travel arrangements
Additional administrative support, including, but not limited to: scheduling, preparation of power point presentations and other documents, routing documents for signature, making copies, sending documents by email, mail and UPS


Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.
Other job duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in an in-house corporate environment
High school diploma required, Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred
Advanced computer skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Demonstrates a strong initiative, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to details
Excellent follow- through and attention to deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and effectively manage workload
Ability to work independently in a remote environment with limited supervision
Preferred Qualifications Experience with Secretary of State filings and entity management preferred Experience managing state, county or local business licenses preferred This position pays $45/hr. div. {background :#FFF repeat-y !important;color:#000;} Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world ´ s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things. Visit us on Coloplast .com . Watch the film. Follow us on LinkedIn . Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, theAdvamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies. Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification. 62141 Originally posted on Himalayas