Date: Aug 6, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
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Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 332889
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 – $133,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Legal Analyst Senior supports legal operations, matter management, document routing, invoice review, and request intake across the Corporate Affairs Legal Department. The role applies legal process knowledge, confidentiality requirements, and established procedures to support legal practice groups including Labor and Employment, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Commercial, and other areas as assigned. The position coordinates legal requests, updates legal systems, and maintains matter-related records to support timely, accurate, and compliant legal department operations. The role works with internal legal stakeholders and external systems to support consistent execution of standard legal processes.
You will report to the Manager, Paralegal Litigation.
This is a hybrid position that is based onsite in Lake Forest 3 days a week.
You Will
Manage legal matter setup, updates, and maintenance in CounselLink and related matter management systems to support accurate records, status tracking, invoice processing, and legal department reporting.
Review incoming legal requests through CSC, Legal Inbox, and other intake channels to identify request type, route items to the appropriate legal practice group, and support timely follow-up with stakeholders.
Coordinate document routing, signature requests, filing forms, and matter-related documentation to support legal workflows across Labor and Employment, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Commercial, and other legal practice areas.
Review legal invoices against matter information, standard process requirements, and applicable billing details to support accurate invoice handling and escalation of discrepancies for attorney or department review.
Maintain confidentiality of legal matters, records, communications, and system information by following department procedures and handling sensitive information in accordance with legal and company requirements.
Support continuous improvement of legal operations processes by following standard work instructions, identifying process gaps or routing issues, and coordinating updates with legal stakeholders to improve consistency and efficiency.
You Have
Bachelor's Degree required
3+ years supporting legal operations, paralegal work, matter management, legal intake, invoice review, document coordination, or related legal department processes required
Knowledge of legal department operations, confidentiality requirements, matter management processes, document handling, and legal administrative workflows.
Experience using legal systems, matter management tools, shared inboxes, intake channels, and document routing processes to support legal practice groups and department operations.
Experience reviewing, organizing, and updating legal matter information, invoices, filing forms, and related records with accuracy and adherence to standard work instructions.
Experience coordinating requests with attorneys, legal professionals, internal business partners, and external process channels to support timely status updates and work completion.
Certified Paralegal Upon Hire required
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
