Paralegal Analyst I

ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course with plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, increasing to nearly 3,200 locations nationwide. You can play a vital part by joining our Legal team. Our Legal team is key to our strategic direction and the management of a wide range of legal matters impacting the business. As a member of this team, you'll support ALDI in achieving our company initiatives and upholding our core values.

The Paralegal Analyst I will play a key role in managing the lifecycle of legal matters, from intake and tracking through resolution, helping ensure litigation, regulatory affairs, and other discrete legal matters are managed efficiently and effectively. This position is ideal for a paralegal with strong litigation, matter management, and organizational skills who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and skilled at identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and support a growing legal function in an evolving and fast-paced business environment.

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: Aurora, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Legal Hybrid Work Program, which requires work in-office at least 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 intake and matter management, as assigned by the direct leader.
• 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.