Senior Paralegal

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

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. It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

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 previous paralegal experience.

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

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 * These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: October 19, 2026 - November 2, 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.