Paralegal

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EOE Statement Builtech Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived gender, sex, race, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Description

Come Join theBuiltechTeam:

Looking for a place to advance your career and find your purpose at work? Named a 'Best Places to Work' by Crain's Chicago Business and The Charlotte Business Journal and with over 20 years in the construction industry, BuiltechServices is among America's fastest growing, nation-wide construction services companies. We focus on ground-up new construction and tenant improvements in a variety of markets including Multi-Family, Retail, Automotive, Aviation and Hospitality. Our Core Values drive our actions as a company and as individuals – Trust, Passion, Humility, Respect, Integrityand Courage. We offer exciting projects, attractive compensation, and benefits along with the opportunity to become part of a creative, innovative organization that is focused on your growth and development.

Builtechis currentlyseekinga Paralegal ready to join our fast-paced and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage subcontractsand repeat client contractsin coordination with in-house counsel, project teams, and clients.
• Maintain contract trackers and coordinate with internal teams to ensurecontractsare completed efficiently andin accordance withcompany processes and risk management protocols.
• Support project compliance bytracking andproactivelymanaging deal sheet reviews, preliminary notices,bonds,licensing,Certificates of Insurance (COIs), vendor agreements,notices, delays, claims, disputes,and mechanics' liens.
• Assistin-house counsel with litigation matters, includingmaintainingcalendars and dockets, reviewing documents, and compiling discovery materials.
• Manage state and municipal contractor licensingregistrations andrequirements.
• Maintain corporate entity records, including registrations, annual filings, and related documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve business processesand mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experiencewith sophisticated lawfirm or in-house legal department, ideally with a focus on construction law ora strong foundationincorporate orreal estate law.
• Paralegal certificate or Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Legal Studiesor a related field.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobatrequired; experience with AIA contractssoftwarepreferred.
• Strong organizationalandcommunicationskills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of time-sensitiveworkwhilemaintainingattention to detail andhigh qualitystandards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 95% of the time and constantlyoperatea computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry lightweight office items such as supplies or equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Unlimited performance time off (PTO)
• Company-paid life insurance

Compensation

Compensation: $80,000-90,000 +++

BuiltechServices, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived gender, sex, race, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteranstatusor any other characteristic protected by applicable local,stateor federal law.

Position Requirements

• Embrace and fully protect our Core Values – Integrity, Humility, Trust, Respect, Passion and Courage
• Ideally 1-3 years of Administrative experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Exchange
• Willingness to learn and advance with the company
• Highschool Diploma, GED or Equivalent experience is accepted
• Valid Driver's License

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Builtech Services LLC Legal

This position is currently accepting applications.