Paralegal, U.S Corporate Legal
Aecon U.S. · Mt. Laurel, NJ · 1 mo ago
Legal$55k–$75k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need headings for sections present: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use for each heading only if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to extract content.
The posting includes:
- Intro about Aecon (company description) maybe "About the role"? Actually "About the role" could be the paragraph describing the opportunity: "What is the Opportunity?" etc. We'll treat that as About the role.
- Responsibilities: bullet list under "What You'll Do Here" with subheadings (Corporate Entity Management, Corporate Governance, etc). We need to list duties as
for each heading only if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to extract content.
The posting includes:
- Intro about Aecon (company description) maybe "About the role"? Actually "About the role" could be the paragraph describing the opportunity: "What is the Opportunity?" etc. We'll treat that as About the role.
- Responsibilities: bullet list under "What You'll Do Here" with subheadings (Corporate Entity Management, Corporate Governance, etc). We need to list duties as - . Probably combine all duties into one list? Could separate subheadings but not required. We'll just list each duty as li.
- Requirements: "What You Bring To The Team" includes Associate's degree etc. That's qualifications/requirements. Also "Preferred Qualifications". We'll separate Requirements (mandatory) and maybe Skills? The instruction: Use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what content fits each.
We have:
- Requirements: Associate's degree, bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate; 0-4 years experience; proficiency with MS Office; organizational skills; attention to detail; communication skills; team player; ability to manage multiple assignments; ability to work independently.
- Preferred Qualifications: experience supporting corporate governance; filing with Secretaries of State; maintaining corporate records; familiarity with contractor licensing; experience with legal entity management software; Harbor Compliance; prior experience in construction etc.
- Skills: maybe we can treat "Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite..." as Skills. But we already have that in Requirements. Could split: Requirements (education/experience), Skills (technical/soft), Qualifications (preferred). But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps combine Requirements and Qualifications into one "Requirements" section, and Skills separate? Let's see.
We have Benefits: list: Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive plan - Dental/Medical/Vision); 401K (comprehensive match plan); Paid Vacation; Wellness Benefit; Tuition Reimbursement; eligibility for STIP; Green Living Benefit.
Pay: salary range $55,000 - $75,000 per year.
Schedule: hybrid basis (based out of Mount Laurel, NJ office and will function on a hybrid basis). Also occasional travel. So schedule: hybrid work.
We need to include sections only if real specific content. So we will have:
About the role
... (the opportunity description)
Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- ... mandatory qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
maybe we can use "Qualifications" heading for preferred? The instruction says use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need a "Qualifications" heading. Could put preferred qualifications there. Then Skills heading for technical skills (Microsoft Office, etc). But we already have some skills in Requirements. Might be okay to separate.
Let's extract:
About the role: The paragraph starting "What is the Opportunity?" includes description of Aecon and the role. We'll capture that.
Responsibilities: list under "What You'll Do Here". We'll capture each bullet point (the subheadings and their details). We'll need to flatten into li items.
Let's copy responsibilities text:
Corporate Entity Management
Assist with formation, qualification, maintenance, and dissolution of corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
Prepare and file certificates of formation, articles of incorporation, amendments, mergers, conversions, withdrawals, dissolutions, and annual reports.
Coordinate Secretary of State filings and obtain certificates of good standing and certified corporate documents.
Maintain domestic and foreign entity qualifications and track registration deadlines.
Support annual report filings and good-standing maintenance for U.S. entities
Corporate Governance
Assist with preparation of board, shareholder, member, and manager resolutions and written consents.
Maintain corporate minute books and electronic corporate records.
Update and maintain officer, director, manager, member, and shareholder information.
Track annual corporate compliance requirements and filing deadlines.
Help ensure corporate records, Secretary of State records, and internal entity databases remain consistent.
Licensing and Regulatory Compliance
Assist with obtaining and maintaining contractor licenses and related registrations across the United States.
Coordinate with internal business teams and external licensing agencies regarding licensing requirements and renewals.
Maintain licensing databases and compliance calendars.
Support legal and operational teams with permit and registration requests.
Transactional and Legal Support
Assist in preparing corporate documents for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.
Organize transaction documents, virtual data rooms, and closing deliverables.
Assist with due diligence requests and document collection.
Prepare signature packages and closing binders.
Support post-closing entity and corporate record updates, including Secretary of State and internal database updates.
Commercial Contract Support
Review routine contracts and agreements using established procedures and checklists.
Prepare contract summaries and track key contractual obligations.
Assist with template management and document standardization efforts.
Support attorneys with contract administration and recordkeeping.
General Legal Operations
Maintain legal databases, matter files, and corporate records management systems.
Coordinate with outside counsel, registered agents, government agencies, and internal business teams.
Conduct basic corporate and regulatory research.
Support special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Legal Department.
Occasional travel to Aecon's U.S and Canadian offices.
We'll turn each sentence into li.
Requirements (mandatory):
- Associate's degree, bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution.
- 0-4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business stakeholders.
Skills: maybe we can treat the Microsoft Office proficiency as skills, but it's already in requirements. Could also include "Strong verbal and written communication skills" etc. But we might just put Skills heading with same list? Might be redundant. Perhaps better to put Skills heading for technical skills: "Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat." and maybe "Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively". But that's soft skill.
Given instruction to prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones, maybe we combine Requirements and Skills into one Requirements section, and not have separate Skills. But we need to include a Skills heading only if we have specific content. We could decide to not include Skills heading, and put those under Requirements. That's acceptable because we only include headings when there is real specific content; we can omit Skills if we think it's thin. However we have content for Skills (Microsoft Office). But we could merge.
Similarly Qualifications heading could be for preferred qualifications. We'll include Qualifications.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We'll omit Skills.
Now Benefits list:
- Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive plan - Dental/Medical/Vision)
- 401K (comprehensive match plan)
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
- Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
- Eligibility to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
- Green Living Benefit (subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)
Pay: $55,000 - $75,000 per year.
Schedule: Hybrid basis (based out of Aecon's Mount Laurel, NJ office and will function on a hybrid basis). Also occasional travel to Aecon's U.S and Canadian offices. We'll mention hybrid work with occasional travel.
Now About the role paragraph: Let's capture the descriptive text before "What is the Opportunity?" Actually the intro includes many paragraphs about Aecon values etc. That could be considered About the role? The instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we need an About the role section that describes the role and maybe company. We'll combine the introductory paragraphs up to "What is the Opportunity?" as About the role.
Let's extract:
"Come Build Your Career at Aecon! Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment. Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive. At Aecon, You Can Count On Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud. At Aecon We Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities. Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team."
That's a lot but it's all substantive. We'll keep as paragraph.
Now "What is the Opportunity? Aecon Group Inc. is a leading construction and infrastructure development company with operations across North America. Our teams deliver some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in transportation, utilities, energy, industrial, and civil construction. TheParalegal, U.S Corporate Legal will support Aecon's cross border Legal Department by assisting with corporate governance, entity management, contractor licensing, state registrations, and general legal operations for Aecon's U.S. and international subsidiaries and joint ventures. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal to gain hands-on experience supporting a large, multi-state corporate organization. The Paralegal, U.S Corporate Legal will report to the Senior Counsel, U.S. Corporate Legal. This role will be based out of Aecon's Mount Laurel, NJ office and will function on a hybrid basis."
We could include that as part of About the role or separate. Since we already have About the role with company description, we could add this as part of About the role as well. It's fine.
Now produce HTML.
We must not include or . Just
About the role
... (the opportunity description)
Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- ... mandatory qualifications