Legal Specialist - Litigation at McKesson in Irving, Texas

Job Description:

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.


What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.



Title: Legal Specialist - Litigation



Location: Dallas, TX (REQUIRED)


Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: HYBRID



Position Description:



Provides research and support activity for internal and external counsel, Legal Specialist and advise company personnel on routine matters. Engages in a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to those calling for judgment and independent initiative.



Key Responsibilities will include:

• Analyzes and researches legal issues and business processes;


• Displays a general understanding of various levels of risk;


• Develops the skills necessary to become a resource for colleagues within the department;


• Begins to own specific matters or projects and manages the process from beginning to end, with attorney oversight;


• Communicates with internal business partners; and


• Works directly under the supervision of an attorney or senior legal specialist.

• Maintain internal database, document management and calendaring systems - and advise on process improvements as those systems upgrade;


• Open and close litigation and pre-litigation matters, including tracking settlements;


• Manage and respond to employment subpoenas, document requests, and other formal requests for information, including analyzing requests, negotiating scope of any response, and obtaining, reviewing and producing documents;


• Assist with internal and external reporting on litigation matters; and


• Provide assistance with case management, document collections and productions, witness interviews, and investigations

Minimum Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will have typically 5-years paralegal experience.


• Possess great organizational and communication skills.


• Proven experience with multi-tasking and partnering well in a group environment.


• Demonstrate initiative; Take direction and give input as needed.

Critical Skills:

• Strong litigation and case management background.


• Ability to be flexible and prioritize.


• High competency with Microsoft Office, Office 365, Net Documents or other document management system.

Additional Knowledge & Skills:

• Prefer experience working in pharmaceutical and healthcare regulatory environment or in another highly regulated industry.


• Experience working directly with internal client contacts (if at an outside law firm) or working in an in-house environment.


• Effective, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to multitask.


• Ability to work effectively with internal and external clients and promote the reputation and integrity of the Law Department and McKesson.

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.


We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.



Our Base Pay Range for this position



$78,000 - $130,000



McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer



McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.



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