Paralegal

IAA Illinois Agricultural Association; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, …

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Illinois Farm Bureau is seeking a Paralegal for its Bloomington, IL office to support corporate, litigation, regulatory, transactions, and contracts work. The role interfaces with company attorneys, outside counsel, and in-house staff, requiring proactive engagement and strong communication.

The position emphasizes 2+ years of experience, a paralegal certificate preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) at all levels of the organization.
• Possesses analytical ability and ingenuity, with strong problem-solving skills and good judgement.
• Technical savvy. Advanced skills using Microsoft Office suite and legal enterprise software.
• Well organized, able to identify and prioritize tasks, and successfully manage multiple projects.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs and requirements and adjust positively to changes in direction and/or assignment.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, prepares, proofs, analyzes and edits drafts of legal documents.
• Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as required.
• Prepares and conducts summaries of legal research as directed.
• May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations.
• May assist attorneys with litigation case files, reports, legal holds and discovery matters.
• Works on special projects and corporate initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Join us at the Illinois Farm Bureau to become part of an influential leader that has a rich history and vision toward the future of agriculture. We’re excited you’re looking for a career with Illinois Farm Bureau as we advocate for farmers and agriculture. We’re a grassroots organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois.

About the role

The Legal Department for the Illinois Agricultural Association and the COUNTRY Financial group have an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal in our Bloomington, IL office. In this role, you’ll support multiple practice areas within the corporate Legal Department, with a primary focus on corporate, litigation, regulatory, transactions, and contracts and act as a liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organization, and in-house employees. A proactive approach, positive attitude, high engagement, and a strong interest in learning will make you a great fit for our team.

How does this role make an impact?

• Assembles, prepares, proofs, analyzes and edits drafts of legal documents.
• Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as required.
• Prepares and conducts summaries of legal research as directed.
• May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations.
• May assist attorneys with litigation case files, reports, legal holds and discovery matters.
• Works on special projects and corporate initiatives as assigned.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. Paralegal certificatestronglypreferred. Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) at all levels of the organization. Possesses analytical ability and ingenuity, with strong problem-solving skills and good judgement. Technical savvy. Advanced skills using Microsoft Office suite and legal enterprise software. Well organized, able toidentifyand prioritize tasks, and successfully manage multiple projects. Proven ability toanticipateneeds and requirements and adjust positively to changes in direction and/or assignment. Works well independently and as part of a team.

This position is part of a job family. Placement will be determined based on skills and experience.

Base Pay Range:

$51,600-$70,950 The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Illinois Farm Bureau planted roots in 1916 and is one of the largest Farm Bureau organizations in the United States. Illinois Farm Bureau is a voice for Illinois farmers, farm families, and anyone involved in food and agriculture. That covers a lot of ground. Illinois Farm Bureau represents members in Springfield, IL and Washington D.C. When you become a part of Illinois Farm Bureau, you become part of something that touches the lives of people every day. You truly make a difference.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes

• insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• paid time off
• paid company holidays
• time off to volunteer

Illinois Farm Bureau is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Illinois Farm Bureau does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

IFB is headquartered in Bloomington, IL, with hybrid positions available at our home office and statewide across our 93 County Farm Bureau offices.

Our Mission:

Improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life.

Since 1916, IFB has remained dedicated to advocating for farmers and agriculture, connecting the farming community with consumers and promoting the values and quality of life we hold dear in Illinois. We’re a grassroots membership organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois. Our members join because they are looking for advocacy, access to reliable agricultural information and education and our member benefits. We also invest in the future of agriculture via the IAA Foundation, grow agricultural leaders through developmental programming and events, cultivate environmental stewardship and champion innovation by working with our partner and affiliated organizations, such as COUNTRY Financial; GROWMARK; Prairie Farms Dairy and the state commodity groups. Our employees — regardless of their connection to agriculture — are instrumental in providing this value to our members by creating and managing programs, services and activities. We support their development through continuous learning and training, tuition assistance and a competitive, full-range package of benefits. Our people are our members’ neighbors, and we work to ensure they share the same opportunities for personal and professional growth and contributing to their communities.