Construction Contract Paralegal | Lifecycle Ownership

Addison Group; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a seasoned Paralegal to own day-to-day contract administration, from prep and review through execution and closeout. The role requires construction-contract experience and the ability to identify missing or inconsistent information while working with counsel as needed.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple contracts independently, coordinate with project teams and finance, and maintain organized legal files in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program highly preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of paralegal and/or contract administration experience within the construction industry strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting attorneys with contracts, agreements, document review, and legal documentation.
• Direct experience working with commercial and/or construction contracts.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, including subcontracts, MSAs, change orders, amendments, NDAs, and purchase agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract terminology and the ability to identify contractual requirements and inconsistencies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating legal questions or potential contractual concerns to counsel.
• Experience with Vista or Timberline is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout the full lifecycle, from pre-award through completion and closeout.
• Support the company attorney with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and executing contracts and related legal documents.
• Review and coordinate subcontracts, MSAs, amendments, NDAs, purchase agreements, change orders, and other commercial agreements.
• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, deadlines, obligations, and potential issues for attorney review.
• Maintain organized and accurate contract files and legal documentation.
• Monitor contract deadlines, renewals, expirations, and other important milestones.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, procurement, finance, executives, vendors, and outside counsel.
• Prepare contract summaries, correspondence, reports, and other legal documentation.
• Track insurance, bonding, licensing, compliance, and other contractual requirements.
• Assist with maintaining templates, improving workflows, and managing legal documentation.
• Conduct legal research and provide general paralegal support as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Contract administration

Legal documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate or Bachelor's in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Timberline

Vista

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a seasoned Paralegal to own day-to-day contract administration, from prep and review through execution and closeout. The role requires construction-contract experience and the ability to identify missing or inconsistent information while working with counsel as needed.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple contracts independently, coordinate with project teams and finance, and maintain organized legal files in a fast-paced environment.