Intellectual Property Paralegal

Career Area

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

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Caterpillar’s Law, Security & Public Policy Division (LSPP) is looking for an introductory Paralegal to join a team of intellectual property paralegals. This role will primarily support attorneys and business partners within Caterpillar’s Intellectual Property Department, providing legal support for patent enforcement activities.

The candidate will work directly with attorneys supporting patent enforcement initiatives within Caterpillar’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department, while also having opportunities to collaborate on matters involving other activities within the IP Department. The position will assist attorneys with legal tasks and special projects related to enforcement matters that support and protect the organization. The legal work will be under the direction of various attorneys but will require the ability to work independently.

What You Will Do

• Support legal matters impacting Caterpillar’s IP Department, including patent enforcement efforts.
• Develop and maintain metrics related to enforcement efforts.
• Request, obtain and track various investigations related to enforcement activities.
• Conduct legal tasks, such as research and drafting of communications to business units, under the supervision of attorneys.
• Maintain repositories of legal documentation and procedures.
• Participate in specific team initiatives.

Top Candidates will also have

• Paralegal experience in a law department or law firm, working with attorneys.
• Experience supporting patent enforcement activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and process management skills.

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.

Additional Info

• Position is located in Peoria, IL.
• Degree or paralegal certification is not required
• This is a fully onsite role Monday to Friday in office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

Summary Pay Range

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

October 30, 2026 - November 13, 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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