Paralegal

Clark Construction Group•McLean, VA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clark seeks an experienced Paralegal to join its in-house Legal group. The Paralegal works day-to-day with our in-house legal team and is responsible for managing the Company’s eDiscovery process, managing Clark’s owner and corporate contracts, responding to subpoenas, assisting attorneys with litigation, and providing support for other legal activities.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree, with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Experience as a paralegal, preferably within the construction industry or a corporate legal department.
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 a part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Background experience with federal contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the full lifecycle of contract management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and organizing various contracts such as vendor agreements, subcontracts, and contracts with project owners.
Maintain and organize legal documents, contracts, contractual flowdowns, and corporate records in both physical and electronic formats.
Manage templates and forms used in contract negotiation, organize template and form update initiatives, and maintain internal process guides.
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.
Edit documents to assist attorneys in negotiating contracts.
Provide support for claims management.
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.