Senior Paralegal, Litigation.

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Paralegal, Litigation will independently work and collaborate with individuals at all levels within, and outside of, the company in the area of litigation. This position is for a high performing paralegal with the ability to manage multiple projects and complex legal work, while serving as an expert resource in the area of litigation across the legal function and company. In this role, you will lead and coordinate on litigation matters including conducting discovery, coordinating eDiscovery, drafting legal documents, conducting document review, summarizing key information, managing projects and deadlines, researching and managing case files. A person well suited for this role will require minimal supervision, have excellent time management skills, excel at communications, and have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment. This position is for a task-oriented and highly organized paralegal with an excellent sense of prioritization and the ability to successfully navigate matrixed work relationships. The preferred location for this position is in the Minneapolis / St. Paul; remote applicants will be considered.

Key Accountabilities

• Independently draft, review and edit legal documents relating to litigation and non-litigation matters.
• Independently coordinate and monitor progress for complex, high-risk issues and cases.
• Independently manage matters and projects with minimal supervision, while escalating complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Deploy strong research skills using traditional and nontraditional data sources, provide support and counsel and advise internal and outside stakeholders on legal matters.
• Leverage superior organization and communications skills to manage work and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Work independently and be a self-starter needing minimal supervision.
• Conduct tasks relating to case management, discovery, eDiscovery, depositions, trial and all aspects of litigation and non-litigation matters including identifying key information needed for a matter, teaming with internal stakeholders, tracking key case information, and attending litigation related events such as depositions and / or mediation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The expected salary for this position is $85, - $110, Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and / or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit : to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Vet.

Salary : $85 - $110