Paralegal

Clark Construction Group, LLC • McLean, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

There is a reason that Clark is a leader in the construction industry. Simply put, it’s our people. From highways to hotels and residential housing to railways, we rely on the leadership, talents, and drive of our employees to bring great projects to light. Are you interested in becoming a part of our team? If so, take the next step and start building your career with us today. 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 Clark’s 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 legal activities.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 3+ years of 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

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.
• Background experience with federal contracting is a plus.
• This person should be experienced with editing documents and "tracked changes" to assist attorneys in negotiating contracts.
• Will also assist in managing task trackers.
• 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.

Benefits

• Clark promotes a drug free workplace.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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