Job Title: Construction Paralegal/Assistant
Location: University Park, IL or Holmdel, NJ
Schedule: On-Site – 40 hours per week (Winter is busy season) – flexibility is important - accommodations may be made as needed (inclement weather, personal obligations, illness etc.). As the individual becomes more established in the role, additional flexibility, including occasional remote work, may be introduced over time.
Reason for Opening: New Position
*No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only*
About Our Client
Our client is a full turnkey technology infrastructure service provider to wireless, wireline, municipal & utility companies. They operate across the US in several regions, including Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Central, Southwest, and West. They provide comprehensive services for fiber optic cabling, wireless networks, intelligent traffic systems, signage, commercial and industrial electrical installations, emergency systems, building control systems, EV charging infrastructure, and much more. They support/cater to both large and small customers. They offer planning, development, make-ready, splicing, repairs, installation, maintenance, and emergency services for public and private projects of any size, across the country. They use the latest equipment/technology to provide full-turnkey solutions for their clients and have top-of-the-line training facilities – with a tea, with strong experience located in multiple markets across the US.
They operate out of Illinois, New Jersey, California, Arizona, Virginia, Utah, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization that offers a strong, collaborative culture and leadership team. It offers a supportive environment where employees can grow and thrive. The people truly make it a great place to work!
Comp/Benefits:75K-95K + full medical, dental, vision insurance + FSA & HSA + Long Term Disability, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), 401K w/ employer contributions
Job Summary
The Construction Paralegal assists the Corporate Counsel with the review, preparation, management, and negotiation of construction-related contracts, including client contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and vendor agreements and actively interfaces with the operations team throughout the life a project to ensure compliance with all applicable contract terms. The Construction Paralegal will possess an understanding of legal issues relevant to construction contracts, including, for example, indemnity, insurance coverage, risk transfer, and liability for delays. The Construction Paralegal will also assist the Corporate Counsel in managing claims made against the Company, including those alleging breach of contract, personal injury, property damage, and employment issues. The Construction Paralegal will further assist the Corporate Counsel in completing various business transactions and maintaining compliance with relevant corporate and industry rules and regulations. The Construction Paralegal will be highly organized and detail oriented.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other individuals and entities.
- Manage subcontractor prequalification process and compliance programs.
- Review bid invitations and assist operations team with bid package preparation or new contractor prequalification process as necessary.
- Review and maintain databases of client change order provisions, payment provisions, RFI procedures, claim process, insurance requirements and other contractually mandated customer requirements and assist in the education and instruction of project teams and individuals accordingly.
- Use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate documents and prepare the presentation of material related to construction claims.
- Assist Corporate Counsel and Risk Management Team with claims based on breach of contract, civil litigation, and other theories of relief and the establishment of Best Practices to avoid such claims.
- Assist Corporate Counsel with licensing and other compliance matters.
Requirements/Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in a Construction Law setting - required
- Must be familiar with legal concepts, legal processes, systems and rules relevant to the construction industry including, for example, indemnity, insurance coverage, risk transfer, liability for delays, general negligence, and workers’ compensation with demonstrated interest and ability to learn
- College degree preferred
- Excellent written communication skills are required
- Must possess strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Must demonstrate good judgment about prioritizing the completion of multiple responsibilities
- Claims and risk management experience is strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements and employment/labor issues are also preferred – not required