Construction Paralegal

Hinterland Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hinterland Group in New York is seeking a Construction Legal Professional to provide comprehensive legal support on construction contracts and government bid documents.

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, reviewing bid documents, and supporting related litigation. The role emphasizes meticulous legal work and confidentiality, with in-person work at our offices in NY.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Experience reviewing municipal and government bid documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of filing, data entry, proofreading and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and change orders.
• Review municipal and government bid documents for estimating.
• Support litigation related to construction disputes.
• Perform legal administrative tasks and prepare concise reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Construction Legal Professional to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive legal support related to construction contracts and government bid contracts and documents.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, including subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders to ensure clarity and legal soundness.
• Review and prepare extensive municipal and government bid documents for the estimating department.
• Provide legal support for general & commercial litigation related to construction disputes, including document review and preparation.
• Support legal administrative functions such as data entry, filing, proofreading, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Prepare clear and concise legal writing, reports, and summaries to facilitate decision-making processes for project teams and management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent research skills combined with the ability to interpret procedural laws accurately.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal administrative processes including filing procedures, data entry accuracy, proofreading standards, document management practices, and handling confidential information responsibly.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person