Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Techno•New York, NY

2d•$40 - $60

About The Position

Techno is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support major infrastructure and transportation initiatives throughout the Northeast region. This role will provide legal and administrative support related to complex public-sector projects, contracts, compliance tracking, stakeholder coordination, and board administration. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment supporting multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction management, procurement, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and external partners.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate preferred.
3+ years of paralegal, legal assistant, contract administration, or related experience preferred.
Experience supporting public-sector, infrastructure, engineering, transportation, or construction-related projects is highly desirable.
Familiarity with contract administration, regulatory compliance, and public procurement processes preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Organize, maintain, and track legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and project records using document management systems.
Prepare, edit, format, and manage legal documents, reports, presentations, and internal communications.
Support legal operations including billing coordination, invoicing, and budget tracking for outside counsel and legal services.
Conduct legal research related to infrastructure, environmental, transportation, procurement, and regulatory matters.
Prepare summaries, memoranda, and supporting materials for attorneys and project leadership.
Track and coordinate responses to public record requests, appeals, and compliance-related documentation requests.
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders regarding agreements, documentation, and project deliverables.
Assist with Board and Committee meeting coordination, scheduling, agenda preparation, draft meeting minutes, and archival recordkeeping.
Monitor compliance obligations under federal, state, and contractual requirements while maintaining organized tracking systems and documentation.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.