Construction Paralegal: Impactful Role & Benefits

Builtech-Services,-Llc.; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Builtech Services LLC in Palatine, IL is seeking a Paralegal to join our fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will work with in‑house counsel on subcontract reviews, contract trackers, and compliance tasks across construction projects.

The ideal candidate has paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or degree in Legal Studies, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience with sophisticated law firm or in-house legal department, ideally with a focus on construction law or real estate law.
• Paralegal certificate or Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; experience with AIA contracts software preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of time-sensitive work while maintaining attention to detail and high quality standards.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage subcontracts and repeat client contracts in coordination with in-house counsel, project teams, and clients.
• Maintain contract trackers and coordinate with internal teams to ensure contracts are completed efficiently and in accordance with company processes and risk management protocols.
• Support project compliance by tracking and proactively managing deal sheet reviews, preliminary notices, bonds, licensing, COIs, vendor agreements, notices, delays, claims, disputes, and mechanics' liens.
• Assist in-house counsel with litigation matters, including maintaining calendars and dockets, reviewing documents, and compiling discovery materials.
• Manage state and municipal contractor licensing registrations and requirements.
• Maintain corporate entity records, including registrations, annual filings, and related documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve business processes and mitigate risk.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

AIA contracts software

Job description

Builtech Services LLC in Palatine, IL is seeking a Paralegal to join our fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will work with in‑house counsel on subcontract reviews, contract trackers, and compliance tasks across construction projects.

The ideal candidate has paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or degree in Legal Studies, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and strong organizational skills.