Paralegal

• Assist with the full lifecycle of contract management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and organizing various contracts such as vendor agreements, subcontracts, and contracts with project owners
• Maintain and organize legal documents, contracts, contractual flowdowns, and corporate records in both physical and electronic formats
• Manage templates and forms used in contract negotiation, organize template and form update initiatives, and maintain internal process guides
• Conduct legal research on various construction law topics, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters
• Assist with ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the construction industry
• Experienced with editing documents and "tracked changes" to assist attorneys in negotiating contracts
• Will also assist in managing task trackers
• Provide support for claims management
• 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

• 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 a part of a team

Background experience with federal contracting is a plus