About the Position

Associate Paralegal

Location: Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Job ID: R-252488

Date Posted: Oct. 13, 2026

Category: Law/Legal

Work Location Type: Flex Commuter / Hybrid

Salary Range: 94,089.90 USD - 127,298.10 USD

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Paralegal, you will:

Assist attorneys with corporate governance matters, including board and committee meetings, the annual meeting of stockholders, investor engagement, annual reports, and regulatory filings.
Prepare and file regulatory filings with government agencies, stock exchanges, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, and other events related to corporate governance and compliance activities.
Conduct legal research and gather information on corporate law, securities regulations, and governance best practices.
Maintain corporate records, including minute books, board resolutions, and other corporate documents.
Assist in the drafting, review, and execution of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Assist in the management of corporate administrative functions.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Associate’s degree and 4 years of legal experience
- High school diploma / GED and 6 years of legal experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience
- Experience working as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm environment
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, securities regulations, and legal procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to learn and support adoption of new technologies and ways of working
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines effectively, and identify opportunities to streamline or automate existing processes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
- High ethical standards and integrity

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

About the Company

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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