Contract Paralegal – Construction Contracts & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal – Contract Administration to join our client’s Legal Department. This position will take ownership of the day-to-day contract administration process, from initial preparation and review through execution and project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with construction contracts and legal documentation, understand how to identify missing or inconsistent information, and be comfortable working independently while knowing

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree 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 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 escalating legal questions 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

Contract management

Legal documentation

Communication skills

Contract review

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Vista

Timberline

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal – Contract Administration to join our client’s Legal Department. This position will take ownership of the day-to-day contract administration process, from initial preparation and review through execution and project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with construction contracts and legal documentation, understand how to identify missing or inconsistent information, and be comfortable working independently while knowing