Associate Paralegal/Paralegal/Sr Paralegal
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Omaha, NE
Reference Number: 4266
Department: Law
Closing Date: 04/06/2026
Location: Omaha, NE
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $110,000
Description
The Law department has an open position for an Associate Paralegal / Paralegal / Sr Paralegal in Omaha, NE supporting the Personal Injury team and field offices. The department has a team of attorneys and paralegals who defend and try personal injury litigation filed across Union Pacific's system. The paralegal position will be filled as either an Associate Paralegal, Paralegal or Sr Paralegal dependent on the successful candidate's experience level.
This paralegal position supports the Personal Injury Litigation team with a focus on FELA and third party, working closely with in-house and outside counsel. The paralegal is responsible for a heavy litigated caseload and drafting pleadings and discovery responses to reduce outside counsel spend. The Paralegal is also responsible for identifying and gathering documents in response to discovery, preparing legal documents and correspondence, assisting in interviewing witnesses, maintaining electronic files and calendaring litigation deadlines, witness interviews and depositions among others. This position is assigned to the Personal Injury Litigation Team within Union Pacific's Law Department.
Accountabilities
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Perform legal and non-legal research, respond to discovery and formulation of legal strategies
Excellent attention to detail
Desire and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Perform research pertaining to a range of legal and factual issues
Assist in pre-trial and trial preparation. Assist attorneys during trial as required
Perform legal and non-legal research to assist attorneys in establishing UPRR's position and formulation of strategy
Assist in-house and retained counsel in all aspects of litigation management from inception to conclusion, including matter intake, internal and external communication, pleading preparation and review, discovery management, settlement and other case management obligations
Qualifications - Required
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
Excellent time management skills
Knowledge of applicable legal areas
Proficient computer skills and experience with legal support technology
Qualifications - Preferred
2 or more years experience as a paralegal
- Experience with AI tools such as Co-Pilot or Co-Counsel
Physical Requirements
Work Conditions
What we offer:
- A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
- A flexible, casual and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home. (as the job allows)
- Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 1%)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
- On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave along with nearby state-of-the-art child development center
- Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance
About the Company
Union Pacific Railroad Company
One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal.
Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.