What You'll Do:
Work as a professional assistant in the department aligned to more than one business (work) area. Specific work areas may include: Investments (residential, commercial and/or securities); Corporate; Legislative/Regulatory; Products (group, individual, pension); Debtor/Creditor; Tax; Exam coordination; and Governmental compliance.
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Manage highly complex, large projects a high degree of independence and initiative to include project planning, setting objectives, and ensuring goal attainment. Set and approve guidelines and procedures, direct negotiations, advance strategies, and promote alternative solutions for clients, outside counsel, insurance departments, courts, and other government departments.
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Perform a wide variety of complex legal and/or legislative research and analyze legislation, regulations, laws, statutes and/or administrative rules and apprise department lawyers, clients, outside counsel, and court.
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Draft highly complex legal and or legislative/regulatory memorandum, documents, and forms to fully respond to various legal/legislative issues and develop systems policies and procedures for the department or the company.
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Share knowledge/expertise with others in specific work areas as well as managing more than one area's flow. Develop and monitor training objectives and plans.
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Create, organize, and maintain various systems and procedures used in the department and contribute and maintain procedural and substantive manuals for the department's clients.
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Perform other job related duties and special projects as required.
Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!
Who You Are:
- Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 8+ years related legal and/or legislative/regulatory experience. Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
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Requires broad expertise in more than one area of the law
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Must have extensive knowledge of relevant state and federal statutes, regulations, and case law
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Must have ability to transfer skills and work independently in other areas of the department
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Requires excellent legal/legislative research and project management skills
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Must have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
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Strong analytical and negotiation skills required
Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $33.32 - $60.58 / hour Salary Details:
The following are examples of salaries in different geographies accross the country for the Paralegal Analyst.
- Dubuque, IA / Wichita, KS / Grand Island, NE: $69,300 - $94,500/year
- Des Moines, IA / Louisville, KY / Green Bay, WI: $73,150 - $99,750/year
- St. Louis, MO / Pittsburgh, PA / Charlotte, NC: $77,000 - $105,000/year
- Denver, CO / Houston, TX / Chicago, IL / Minneapolis, MN: $84,700 - $115,500/year
- Seattle, WA / Los Angeles, CA / New York City, NY: $92,400 - $126,000/year
Time Off Program: Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:
At this time, we are not considering applicants who require any form of immigration sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future. This includes F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, and similar visas. For more information on work authorization requirements, please use the following links:
Investment Ethics Code
In Principal Asset Management positions, you are required to observe an Investment Code of Ethics regarding conduct and personal trading for yourself and those living with you. Other positions within the organization may have similar obligations.
At Principal, we believe in forming connections both personally and professionally. Together, we’re crafting a future for financial services that is guided by purpose – and that begins with you. Our success depends on the outstanding experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. We provide support to our employees in the same way as our customers. Our inclusive and competitive benefits protect physical, financial, and social well-being. Check our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values, and benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 7/31/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 7/31/2026
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