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

Caterpillar is seeking a Paralegal to join its legal team in Albertville, Alabama. The paralegal will be responsible for assisting corporate attorneys with legal tasks and activities to support Caterpillar’s Rail team through its wholly owned subsidiary, Progress Rail. This Rail Paralegal role will work directly as a partner with attorneys and internal business clients to support commercial contracts and related activities, which are implemented to help achieve the clients’ business goals and objectives covering the Rail team’s global footprint. The successful applicant will serve as trusted support to corporate attorneys and the internal business teams. This position is an exciting opportunity for a paralegal that seeks a challenging, rewarding, and fast-paced environment with an organization with consistent financial performance and historical significance. Caterpillar and Progress Rail offer solutions that help our customers build a better, more sustainable world!

This role works directly with Caterpillar and Progress Rail teams globally, as well as other legal professionals, and reports to an Assistant General Counsel for Rail sitting in Mannheim, Germany. 

What You Will Do:

Conducting legal tasks, such as contract drafting and related support, due diligence, and research, under the supervision of corporate legal attorneysAssisting corporate legal attorneys in resolving routine legal issuesWork closely with Rail business unit leadership and staff, as well as relevant subject matter expertsCollaborate with members of the enterprise legal team and regional legal teams to ensure the provision of responsive and high-quality legal support globallyMaintaining repositories of legal documentation and procedures

What You Have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precisionConfidentiality: 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 situationsDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; Willing to work independently, take initiative, bear risks, make timely decisions and take responsibilities to resolve problems and improve business results Effective Communications: Proficient in creating and presenting verbal and written communications in a variety of communication settings. Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; Ability to collaborate and maintain working relationships vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to independently manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocationDocument Management: Knowledge of document management; ability to categorize, integrate, update, document and distribute business information in a secure, effective wayLegal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information

Degree and Experience Requirements (include all of the following):

Paralegal certificate (not required if 2- or 4-year degree is in Paralegal Studies)2 or 4-year college degree, or equivalent experienceConsiderable paralegal job-related experience

Additional Info:

The primary location for this position is Albertville, Alabama (Progress Rail corporate office)Sponsorship is not availableInternational 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:

$71,040.00 - $106,440.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 6, 2025 - August 20, 2025

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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