Paralegal

ARCO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical travel allowance

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeks a Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team. You will draft and revise agreements, NDAs, leases, and related documents, ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will coordinate with Legal, Finance, Project Management, and vendors; maintain document systems such as CounselLink; create templates; and help train staff. A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification with 3–10 years’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of paralegal, contract administration, or related legal support experience.
• Experience in construction, real estate, transactional law, or contract management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification or equivalent legal/business experience.
• Strong contract language, documentation, and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels.
• High attention to detail with risk mitigation ability.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; CounselLink/NetDocs a plus.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise contracts, NDAs, leases, estoppel certificates, affidavits, and other documents.
• Review, organize, and finalize contracts and related documents for execution.
• Interpret contract provisions and assist in resolving standard contractual questions.
• Identify and communicate potential legal, operational, and financial risks.
• Coordinate communication between Legal, Finance, Project Management, and external vendors.
• Support training by organizing legal resources and preparing presentations.
• Maintain and administer legal databases and document management systems (CounselLink).
• Create, update, and maintain standardized contract templates and forms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

CounselLink

NetDocs

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Do you have a passion for supporting a fast-paced and highly efficient legal team? Do you thrive managing multiple projects and deadlines at a time? Then we have the next career move for you! Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking to add a Paralegal to our successful and ever-growing legal team. Successful candidates will be flexible, self-motivated, efficient, detail oriented, and possess superior organizational and communication skills.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Assist with drafting and revising agreements including contracts, NDAs, lease documents, estoppel certificates, affidavits, and other transactional documents in accordance with company policies and guidelines.

• Review, organize, and finalize contracts, exhibits, and related legal documents for execution.

• Interpret contract provisions and assist in resolving standard contractual questions.

• Identify and communicate potential legal, operational, and financial risks associated with contract terms or changes.

• Coordinate communication between Legal, Finance, Project Management, and external vendors to support project execution and maintain strong working relationships.

• Support training initiatives by organizing legal resources, preparing presentations, and assisting with operational guidance on contract processes and compliance requirements.

• Maintain and administer legal databases and document management systems including CounselLink and related tracking tools.

• Create, update, and maintain standardized contract templates and legal forms.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-10 years of relevant experience in a paralegal, contract administration, or related legal support role.

• Experience in construction, real estate, transactional law, or contract management strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certification, or equivalent legal/business experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of contract language, legal documentation, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

• High attention to detail with the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required; experience with CounselLink, NetDocs, or similar systems is a plus.

• Positive attitude with flexibility and willingness to collaborate across departments.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Traditional and Roth 401k

• Tuition reimbursement for associates

• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year

• 100% charitable match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. #LI-JM4 #LI-Onsite

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets