Paralegal

Clyde Companies • Orem, UT

107d

About The Position

The Paralegal provides essential support to the in-house legal team. This role is crucial for managing the complex legal needs of a dynamic business, with a significant focus on contracts, litigation support, and ensuring seamless coordination with external legal partners.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor's degree paired with a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting clear, concise legal documents.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously, and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with contract management software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and external legal counsel.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity when handling confidential information.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and finalization of a wide variety of construction-specific agreements, including subcontracts, master service agreements, vendor agreements, purchase orders, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and change orders.
• Help develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks.
• Provide comprehensive support for litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters, including assisting with discovery processes, including identifying, collecting, reviewing, and producing relevant documents.
• Act as a key liaison for external law firms that support various cases, consultations, and specialized legal needs.
• Assist in managing legal invoices from external firms.
• Conduct targeted legal research on construction law, contract law, regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, environmental regulations), and other pertinent legal topics.
• Assist with various corporate secretarial duties, including maintaining official corporate records for the parent company and its subsidiaries and managing state registrations of various legal entities.
• Develop and maintain highly organized electronic and hard copy filing systems for all legal documents.
• Manage legal calendars, schedule meetings, and handle general administrative tasks for the legal department.
• Work closely with project managers, operations teams, finance, and other internal departments to provide essential legal support and guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees