There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2
billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate.
Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly
growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're
investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's
brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe
one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT
NOW.
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John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things,
race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identify or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a
qualified individual with disability._
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Primary Location:_** _États-Unis (US) - Illinois - Moline_
**_Function:_** _Legal_
**_Title:_** _Attorney - 89139_
**_Onsite/Remote:_** _Remote Position_
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Your Responsibilities**
As an **_Attorney_** __ for Litigation and Product Liability within the Global
Law Services Group at John Deere located in Moline you will:
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Provide primary legal support in regard the defense of toxic tort litigation
* Assist senior attorneys in providing eDiscovery support and representing the Construction & Forestry and John Deere Power Systems divisions on product liability related counseling, claims and lawsuits
* Provide research, legal counsel, recommendations, and alternatives for the more complex legal questions and issues in providing eDiscovery support and support of defending the company in claims and lawsuits
* Assist senior attorneys and staff in analysis of issues to identify legal problems
* Review legal documents for compliance with applicable laws
* Stay current on emerging trends in the law through continuing legal education, reading, professional conferences, and participating in professional associations
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Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.**
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What Skills You Need**
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Experience in the overall corporate legal environment
* Experience in the general practice of law in a private law firm or corporate law department
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What Makes You Stand Out**
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Specialized skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform the essential
functions of the job
* Experience in handling outside attorneys and case management
* Knowledge of risk management within areas of specialization and responsibility
* Understands legal issues affecting area of responsibility, able to identify issues associated with assigned tasks, and able to spot ethical issues in practice
* Ability to perform legal research using the internet plus various on-line tools
* Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
* Effective writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style
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Education**
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the
following:
* Juris doctor (JD) degree and admission or eligibility to be admitted to practice law in Illinois and/or required jurisdiction
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What You'll Get**
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to
where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here,
you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside
the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and
achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you
get started on your new career path, including:
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Flexible work arrangements
* Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
* Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
* Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
* Adoption assistance
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Tuition assistance
* Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
* Charitable contribution match
* Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the
job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered
the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as
guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions
administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere &
Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s)
in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any
cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made
at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the
extend authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere &
Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the
language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the
official Plan Documents will control.
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of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.