Paralegal

Clark Construction Group

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Claims Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Law, Contract Management, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Law, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Risk, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
6 days ago

Clark seeks an experienced Paralegal to join its Risk Management Group.  The Paralegal works day-to-day with our risk management team and is responsible for managing Clark’s insured claim and litigation docket, leading the Company’s eDiscovery process, managing Clark’s owner and corporate contracts, and responding to subpoenas.  The Paralegal will also provide support for a wide-range of risk and legal activities.

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.

  • Assist with ensuring 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.

About the Company

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Clark Construction Group

ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Work with the best! Clark Hunt Construction, Inc. is a family-owned company offering more than 50 years of experience and tradition in site construction and preparation.
 
With more than 30 years of experience as a general contractor, and working closely on hundreds of projects with other contractors and developers, we’ve gained a complete understanding of what it takes to deliver successful projects time after time. Our critical path engineering ensures projects are completed precisely to specifications, on time, and within budget.
 
Even when a project is still on the drawing board, we’re able to anticipate the most challenging requirements of commercial developers. We can often recognize and address site issues before they have a chance of becoming problems. CHC is the absolute leader in regional site preparation for some of America’s largest and well-known retail corporations.
 
George Hunt founded our original construction company almost 50 years ago. His son Warren C. Hunt has been in the construction industry since 1962, when he began his career with his father’s general construction company – George Hunt Inc. Warren worked directly with Publix Super Markets in developing shopping centers throughout Florida. He was also the general contractor for hundreds of other Florida projects, some of which are Countryside Mall, Old Hyde Park Village, Island in the Sun, Northwood Plaza, and East Lake Woodlands Condominiums.
 
With the retirement of his father George Hunt in 1981, the building division was phased out, and Warren C. Hunt purchased the underground utility division, becoming a Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida. We specialize in complete site development.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1981
WEBSITE
http://WWW.CLARKHUNT.COM