Senior Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, Illinois, seeks a Senior Paralegal to support the Intellectual Property team and work directly with IP attorneys on varied legal tasks and projects.

The role involves end-to-end workflow, matter coordination, and collaboration with corporate attorneys to protect the organization. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are required for this process-driven role.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential for handling sensitive information.
• Confidentiality practices govern disclosure of organizational information and employee data.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with good time management.
• Experience with document management and secure information handling.
• Knowledge of legal analysis methods and ability to interpret facts.

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.
• End-to-end workflow and matter coordination.

Skills

Accuracy & precision

Confidentiality

Effective communications

Managing priorities

Document management

Legal analysis

Job description

Career Area: Legal and Compliance Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Our Law, Security & Public Policy Division (LSPP) is looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our Intellectual Property (IP) team. Successful candidates will be process driven, a self- starter, and have an interest in gaining experience in the agreement space.

Job Summary

The candidate will have an opportunity to work directly with IP attorneys. Legal support and projects will be assigned according to the complexity of the work and by the prior experiences of the candidates on the team. The position will assist corporate attorneys with legal tasks and special projects to support and protect the organization. The legal work will be under the direction of various attorneys.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What You Have:

• 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.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Experience with commercial agreements and/or procurement preferred.
• Additional Info: The primary location for this position is Peoria, Illinois. Domestic relocation assistance is not available for those who qualify Sponsorship is not available International and Domestic travel up to 5%.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 *

Posting Dates

September 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.