Paralegal

Pike Corporation • Charlotte, NC

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The in-house Paralegal supports Pike’s legal, corporate, and licensing departments with a broad range of matters. The role works directly with in-house counsel and collaborates with project management, procurement, operations, HR, and finance teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in a fast-paced legal environment. Experience in the construction industry and/or with handling third-party auto and property claims, workers’ compensation claims, and insurance matters are a plus. The role will also support a variety of administrative duties.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration; or Five years of prior work experience in a law firm or corporate law department
• Paralegal certification required
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the construction industry and/or with handling third-party auto and property claims, workers’ compensation claims, and insurance matters are a plus.
• 2 or 4-year degree
• Paralegal certification
• 5 years’ experience with client and/or supplier/subcontractor contracts.
• Proficient in contract standards and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support legal department in overseeing and assisting with litigation discovery process, claims and litigations reports and monitoring, reviewing loss runs, and large loss and erosion tracking.
• Research licensing regulations, compile licensing applications, monitor deadlines for compliance.
• Review and redline subcontractor and client contracts to support legal department and bid review teams.
• Assist with organization of contracts database.
• Organize and maintain licensing database.
• General administrative support, including but not limited to, data entry, phone support, meeting notices, webinars, etc.
• Prepare correspondence, memos, and other confidential communications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree