Paralegal- AEC

CRB; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete and competitive benefit package

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Kansas City is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support their Legal Department. The role involves maintaining corporate records, coordinating documents, and providing contract support. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, ideally in engineering or construction. The company offers a competitive benefits package, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience, preferably in the engineering and construction industry.
• Experience managing engineering and construction disputes and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and file corporate records, including minutes and other filings.
• Coordinate signatures for documents and materials.
• Create documents for new corporate entity formations.
• Produce documents for corporate policies and templates.
• Provide contract support for operational agreements.
• Support the management of the contract review process.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational abilities

Research skills

Report-generating skills

Knowledge of legal database software

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

About CRB

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. With 1,100 employees, our privately held company offers best‑in‑class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities.

Job Description

The Corporate Paralegal will support the Legal Department by gathering, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys. He/she will perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and file corporate records, including resolutions, board of director changes, minutes, and other filings.
• Coordinate and receive board and committee signatures for documents and materials.
• Create documents related to new corporate entity formations.
• Produce documents related to the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates.
• Provide contract support for operational agreements for design and construction, standard corporate agreements (non‑Disclosure, marketing, independent contractor).
• Provide administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate structure and transactions.
• Work with other members of the legal team on special projects and initiatives.
• Support the management of the contract review process, including planning, collaboration, review, and archiving.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience, preferably with knowledge of the engineering and construction industry.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Experience managing and assisting with engineering and construction disputes and litigation.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong research and report‑generating skills.
• Experience using legal database software.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. No phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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