Join our Legal team as a Paralegal where you'll support the General Counsel. In this role, you'll dive into a variety of exciting tasks, from researching legal issues to preparing documents and assisting with legal projects. If you enjoy the thrill of multi-tasking, love tackling challenges head-on, and have a passion for the law, this is the perfect opportunity to make a big impact in an innovative company like ALDI! Bring your enthusiasm and keen legal mind, and let’s navigate the legal landscape together while having some fun along the way!

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $36.25 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $37.75 | Year 3 - $39.25 | Year 4 - $41.75
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Legal Hybrid Work Program, which requires work in-office 2 days per month.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Communicates and informs leadership of issues, status, and results of assigned tasks.
• Identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate.
• Leverages legal knowledge and business acumen to support the company in achieving its objectives. 
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Assists in one or more areas of the legal team: litigation, commercial matters, employment law, contracts, regulatory matters, subpoena/records request processing, legal operations, as assigned by the direct leader.
• Assists in evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of legal technology solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes within the department.
• Assists in evaluation of feasibility, effectiveness and efficiency of projects and initiatives.
• Prepares and updates project plans and proposes milestones and deadlines for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Prepares status reports to update leadership on ongoing projects. 
• Assists in analyzing current company procedures and in identifying best practices.
• Interacts with various internal and external parties involved in the legal process.
• Assists with preparation and analysis of data to identify exposures and risks. Support strategies for reducing costs and transferring risk.
• Tracks and ensures that all deadlines are met in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, timely and within ALDI administrative policy and procedures.
• Provides proactive analysis of current projects and analytical review of reported results.
• Maintains professional skills through research, continuing education and training.
• Reviews files to determine accuracy and completeness. 
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies: 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to analyze and present complex data.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Understands contracts, corporate resolutions, and other similar corporate items. 
• Knowledge of retail industry standards and practices.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment.
• Ability to use sound judgment to address complex issues while maintaining an appropriate balance between legal and business requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in legal services or a related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. 

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. 

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.