Senior Paralegal

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. This is Caterpillar Caterpillar’s Law, Security & Public Policy Division (LSPP) is looking for a Senior Paralegal to join the Compliance team. Successful candidates will be comfortable learning and supporting multiple subject areas, be able to take initiative to lead projects, work independently, have an interest in legal compliance, and be organized. The candidate will primarily support the Trade Legal attorneys as well as other Compliance attorneys who support business units. In this role, the candidate will work directly with these attorneys and other professionals both within and outside LSPP.

Requirements

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
Managing Multiple Priorities: High level effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
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
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
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
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
Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization skills
Experience with researching regulations
relevant experience supporting legal or business unit trade functions as well as familiarity with Caterpillar's Ethics & Compliance program

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly regulatory trade risk filings, including working directly with Compliance team members to gather and review responsive documentation from business partners and present findings to LSPP leadership
Prepare diligence reports and risk summaries for attorneys regarding potential business partners
Conduct legal research regarding various trade laws and policies
Open, manage, and close matters in accordance with company policies
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders across Caterpillar’s Compliance program