Hybrid Corporate Legal Assistant - Construction Contracts (Raleigh)

S&ME; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

HSA/FSA options

ESOP (100% Employee Stock Ownership)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship & Career Development

Job summary

S&ME is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering and consulting firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Legal Department in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role requires three days per week in our Raleigh office and supports a collaborative legal team in a fast-paced professional services environment.

You will manage contracts, licenses, and day-to-day legal operations, while maintaining confidential records and coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of experience supporting an in-house legal department, corporate legal team, or similar environment.
• Experience with contracts, legal records, or compliance files.
• Familiarity navigating state agency websites.
• Strong organizational skills with handling confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and track construction-related contracts and legal documents.
• Monitor and research information via state/government websites.
• Manage licenses' renewal and calendar across jurisdictions.
• Maintain legal files, claims records, and litigation documentation.
• Process and track departmental invoices and bond renewals.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and administrative documents.
• Coordinate signatures, routing, and filing processes.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and assist with logistics.
• Respond to internal requests for legal documentation (e.g., subpoenas).
• Support special projects and other administrative duties.

Skills

Contract management

Legal documentation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

S&ME is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering and consulting firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Legal Department in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role requires three days per week in our Raleigh office and supports a collaborative legal team in a fast-paced professional services environment.

You will manage contracts, licenses, and day-to-day legal operations, while maintaining confidential records and coordinating with internal teams.