Senior IP Paralegal - Legal Ops & Compliance

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property team in Peoria, IL. You will work directly with IP attorneys, supporting legal tasks and strategic projects to protect the organization and its innovations.

The role emphasizes process discipline, clear communication, and coordination across functions. On-site work with opportunities to contribute to a global legal and compliance effort.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal tasks.
• Strict confidentiality and discretion in handling information.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Organize, categorize, and securely manage documents.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draw conclusions from legal information.

Responsibilities

• Support IP attorneys directly and handle tasks per workload.
• Manage NDA processes and escalation as needed.
• Maintain matter documents, templates, and playbooks.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and stakeholders.
• Support confidentiality and enforcement actions for departed employees.
• Address non-routine requests and resolve process gaps.
• Coordinate end-to-end workflows and matters across the IP team.

Skills

Accuracy & Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Multitasking

Document management

Legal analysis

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Intellectual Property team in Peoria, IL. You will work directly with IP attorneys, supporting legal tasks and strategic projects to protect the organization and its innovations.

The role emphasizes process discipline, clear communication, and coordination across functions. On-site work with opportunities to contribute to a global legal and compliance effort.