Paralegal

Employment Type:  Full-Time 

FSLA:  Salary/Exempt 

Division:  Finance

Department:  Legal 

Reports to:  General Counsel 

Supervisory Duties: No 

The Paralegal provides legal and operational support to the Legal Department of an ENR Top 50 construction company, working directly with department lawyers and administrative staff. This role focuses on managing legal aspects of subcontracts and procurement documents, assisting with litigation and dispute resolution, and supporting departmental processes to improve efficiency and compliance. This is a full-time position (40 hours) with a 4-day in-office requirement. 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Review and respond to requested edits to standard subcontracts and procurement documents. 

• Assist in preparing and reviewing owner contracts, NDAs, leases, licenses, and other agreements. 

• Provide pre-litigation and litigation support, including research, claim investigation, discovery management, and drafting correspondence. 

• Manage document control activities for litigation and administrative proceedings. 

• Support entity maintenance and corporate secretarial functions for all legal entities. 

• Participate in team meetings, help divide workshare, and track progress on the Legal Department Operations Plan. 

• Maintain and develop content for the Legal Department’s intranet presence, including forms library, legal memos, and training materials. 

• Assist with compliance, ethics, and other special projects as needed. 

Key Skills

• Judgment & Integrity: Ability to issue spot and exercise discretion. 

• Problem-Solving: Develop sound solutions under pressure. 

• Time Management: Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively. 

• Independence & Initiative: Work autonomously and collaboratively. 

• Organization: Meticulous document and process management. 

• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills. 

• Collaboration: Commitment to quality and teamwork. 

• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a paralegal, contract administrator, law clerk, or similar role. 

• Experience with business process administration and legal matter management systems. 

• Ability to produce clear, concise communication and analytical memoranda. 

• Knowledge of construction industry preferred. 

• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel; interest in leveraging AI for efficiency. 

• Prior experience working directly with department leaders.