Paralegal

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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

Caterpillars Law Security & Public Policy Division (LSPP) is looking for a Paralegal to join the Compliance team. Successful candidates will be process driven have an interest in legal compliance be comfortable learning and supporting multiple subject areas and be organized.

The candidate will have an opportunity to work directly with Compliance attorneys and other Compliance paralegals and professionals both within and outside LSPP. The position will assist various Compliance attorneys with legal and regulatory tasks to support and protect the organization. The legal work will be under the direction of various attorneys.

What You Will Do:

• Work directly with Compliance team members to respond to requests from government agencies including requesting and reviewing responsive documentation from business partners
• Maintain logs and training necessary to comply with regulatory requirements
• Open manage and close matters in accordance with company policies
• Conduct research on a variety of topics including environmental engine emissions and product safety requirements
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders

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
• 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
• 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
• Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities accountabilities and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting advice and assistance

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria IL
• Sponsorship is not available
• Domestic travel up to 5%

About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:
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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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.

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