CONSTRUCTION PARALEGAL

Overview

Reports to: General Counsel 

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Salaried-Exempt 

Normal Working Hours – Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday 

​​Position Objective: Supports the General Counsel by handling administrative and scheduling tasks, helping streamline legal operations with a strong emphasis on transactional work. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a preference for candidates who have a heavy transactional background over litigation.

Responsibilities

•Document Management: Prepares, organizes, and maintains legal documents and contracts. Updates SOP as needed.• Contract Support: Assists in drafting and reviewing routine contracts and amendments, including drafting prime agreements using standard forms, initial review of prime contracts using Document Crunch, and processing requested subcontractor form revisions.• Administrative Support: Manages scheduling, correspondence, and filing systems for the legal department. Assists in scheduling and creating training on Legal SOP.

Qualifications

•Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, Paralegal certification• Minimum 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience (construction law and contract experience strongly preferred)• 10+ years of paralegal experience with a heavy transactional background preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Strong organizational skills, including deadline tracking and task prioritization

• Excellent communication skills and collaboration skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under deadlines

• Experience in construction law and contract management is a major bonus

• Strong knowledge of Texas construction statutes, lien laws, and prevailing wage compliance