Paralegal

Clark Construction Group, LLC • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Clark seeks an experienced Paralegal to join its Risk Management Group. The Paralegal works day-to-day with our risk management team and is responsible for managing Clark’s insured claim and litigation docket, leading the Company’s eDiscovery process, managing Clark’s owner and corporate contracts, and responding to subpoenas. The Paralegal will also provide support for a wide-range of risk and legal activities.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience as a paralegal.
• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and general legal principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research software (such as WestLaw and PACER) and document management systems.
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with proactive follow-through and minimal supervision under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to handle difficult or sensitive information in a tactful and confidential manner as position will interact with employees throughout the organization.
• Superior work ethic, self-starter with strong initiative and ability to operate independently and as part of team.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferably within the construction industry or a corporate legal department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and organizing various contracts such as vendor agreements, subcontracts, and contracts with project owners.
• Conduct legal research on various construction law topics, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the construction industry.
• Provide support for claims management and litigation.
• Oversee and manage all elements of the Company’s eDiscovery obligations, including the legal hold and document collection processes.
• Oversee and prepare responses to third-party subpoenas and record requests on behalf of the Company.
• Review, analyze and synthesize pleadings, documents, merger and acquisition agreements and other contracts for litigation, claims, and investigations.
• Identify, implement, and ensure best practices and processes for litigation, discovery and claim management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees