Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and organizing various contracts such as vendor agreements, subcontracts, and contracts with project owners.
• Conduct legal research on various construction law topics, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters.
• Affirm compliance with local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the construction industry.
• Provide support for claims management and litigation.
• Oversee and manage all elements of the Company’s eDiscovery obligations, including the legal hold and document collection processes.
• Oversee and prepare responses to third-party subpoenas and record requests on behalf of the Company.
• Review, analyze and synthesize pleadings, documents, merger and acquisition agreements and other contracts for litigation, claims, and investigations.
• Identify, implement, and ensure best practices and processes for litigation, discovery and claim management.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience as a paralegal, preferably within the construction industry or a corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and general legal principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research software (such as WestLaw and PACER) and document management systems.
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with proactive follow-through and minimal supervision under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to handle difficult or sensitive information in a tactful and confidential manner as position will interact with employees throughout the organization.
• Superior work ethic, self-starter with strong initiative and ability to operate independently and as part of team.