Caterpillar

Paralegal

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerCaterpillar
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

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.

This is Caterpillar

An exciting opportunity exists to join a team of attorneys and paralegals on the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Legal Team within Caterpillar’s Law, Security & Public Policy Division (LSPP) to support all of Caterpillar’s acquisition, divestment, joint venture and venture capital transactions worldwide. This role provides an opportunity to work with leaders and subject matter experts across the enterprise, get involved in special projects, and lead tasks as needed by the team. Successful candidates will be process driven, have an interest in the M&A function of LSPP, be able to prioritize multiple projects, and have an interest in gaining experience across a broad range of legal fields.

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This position will support the attorneys with traditional paralegal responsibilities across all areas of the legal functional area and will be a core part of Caterpillar’s M&A process by performing as the due diligence coordinator for all transactions. Legal support and projects will be assigned according to the complexity of the work and by the prior experiences of the team; legal work performed by the team’s paralegal will be under the direction of attorneys.

What You Will Do:

Support M&A attorneys and Corporate Development clients

Manage the due diligence process throughout various transactions

Manage multiple tasks at once with varying timelines; organize various meetings across all time zones; coordinate and lead various meetings with large attendance base (50+ attendees)

Build and enhance process improvement projects and maintain and present training materials to members across the enterprise

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

Basic Qualifications:

Four (4) year university or college degree and 8+ years of job-related experience

Paralegal Certificate (not required if have 2-year degree in Paralegal Studies)

Additional Info:

The location for this position is Irving, TX

Sponsorship is not available

International and Domestic travel up to 5%

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

October 5, 2026 - October 30, 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.

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