Senior Construction Paralegal: Contracts, Compliance & Risk

Ghilotti Construction Company; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GCC in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Construction Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support across estimating, contracts, finance, and operations. Responsibilities include contract risk review, regulatory compliance, governance, liens, disputes, and litigation support.

Strong focus on organization, documentation, and risk mitigation. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a legal-related field, 10–15 years paralegal experience (construction/corporate law preferred), and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 10–15 years of paralegal experience, preferably in construction or corporate law.
• Strong organizational, communication, and document management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support across estimating, contracts, finance, and operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate owner construction contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements within risk parameters.
• Support licensing, registrations, and regulatory filings; track renewal requirements.
• Assist with governance activities, lien rights, notices, and payment recovery.
• Support outside counsel with litigation preparation and discovery responses.
• Prepare reports and summaries for management; maintain contract standards and playbooks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Document management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field

Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

GCC in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Construction Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support across estimating, contracts, finance, and operations. Responsibilities include contract risk review, regulatory compliance, governance, liens, disputes, and litigation support.

Strong focus on organization, documentation, and risk mitigation. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a legal-related field, 10–15 years paralegal experience (construction/corporate law preferred), and proficiency