Senior Paralegal

Caterpillar Inc. • Peoria, IL

7d • $97,530 - $146,290 • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Law, Security & Public Policy Division is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property team. The role provides legal support and project assistance to corporate attorneys, with assignments based on work complexity and the candidate's prior experience. Legal work is performed under the direction of various attorneys. The successful candidate is process-driven, self-starting, and has prior paralegal experience.

The position is based in Peoria, Illinois, and requires working onsite five days a week. Domestic and international travel may be required up to 5%. Domestic relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. The posted salary range is $97,530–$146,290. Offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

• Previous paralegal experience.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to complete tasks with a high level of precision.
• Knowledge of confidentiality practices and policies and the ability to apply them appropriately.
• Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and needs.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and allocate time effectively.
• Document-management knowledge and the ability to securely categorize, integrate, update, document, and distribute business information.
• Legal-analysis knowledge and the ability to interpret legal and factual information and draw accurate conclusions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with commercial agreements and/or procurement.

Responsibilities

• Administer the NDA process and manage escalations.
• Manage legal matters, documentation, and records.
• Maintain templates, playbooks, and knowledge resources.
• Coordinate across functions and support stakeholders.
• Support departed-employee matters, confidentiality, and enforcement.
• Resolve process exceptions, ownership gaps, and non-routine requests.
• Coordinate workflows and matters end to end.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
• Career development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed