Senior Paralegal

Caterpillar • Peoria, IL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Law, Security & Public Policy Division (LSPP), specifically within the Intellectual Property (IP) team. This role is ideal for a process-driven individual with a proactive approach and an interest in gaining experience with agreements. The Senior Paralegal will work directly with IP attorneys, assisting with legal tasks and special projects to support and protect the organization. Legal work will be assigned based on complexity and the candidate's prior experience, all under the direction of various attorneys.

Requirements

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Confidentiality: Knowledge of practices and policies governing disclosure of information about the organization, its business activities, and employees; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Document Management: Knowledge of document management; ability to categorize, integrate, update, document and distribute business information in a secure, effective way.
• Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Experience with commercial agreements and/or procurement preferred

Responsibilities

• NDA process administration and escalation management.
• Legal matter management, documentation, and records administration.
• Template, playbook, and knowledge-resource stewardship.
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder support.
• Departed employee, confidentiality, and enforcement support.
• Resolution of process exceptions, ownership gaps, and non-routine requests.
• End-to-end workflow and matter coordination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 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