Construction Paralegal

Hinterland-Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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 seeks a Construction Legal Professional to provide comprehensive legal support on construction and government bid contracts. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, and assist with litigation matters related to construction disputes.

The role requires exceptional organization, research, and communication skills, with strong knowledge of legal administration and MS Office. This in-person position is based in New York and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent research skills with ability to interpret procedural laws accurately.
• Effective communication skills in a legal context.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, including subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Review and prepare municipal and government bid documents.
• Provide legal support for general and commercial litigation related to construction disputes.
• Support legal administrative functions such as data entry, filing, proofreading, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare clear legal writing, reports, and summaries for project teams and management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Legal administration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OverviewWe 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.Join us if you're ready to leverage your extensive legal expertise in a vibrant environment dedicated to excellence in construction projects!Benefits- 401(k)- 401(k) matching- Dental insurance- Health insurance- Paid time off- Referral program- Vision insuranceWork Location: In person