Paralegal - Construction and Litigation

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$37 - $46

About The Position

The Construction Law Paralegal provides comprehensive legal support to three construction attorneys and works with operational and project teams across the country. The role manages complex legal processes across the construction lifecycle with high autonomy and minimal supervision, collaborating with Project Managers, Preconstruction, Risk Management, and Leadership. It also provides corporate and real estate development paralegal support as needed. The position covers construction project pipelines, contract lifecycle support, dispute resolution and litigation, risk management and compliance, training and mentorship, and corporate and real estate development matters. The role requires balancing corporate governance tasks with fast-moving, multi-state construction schedules and translating legal requirements into practical guidance for field teams. The base pay range is $36.99–$46.24 per hour. Pay may vary based on position location and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including commission and/or an incentive program. Employment requires verification of authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive paralegal experience, including real estate.
Understanding of construction, development, and commercial real estate legal concepts and basic contract law.
Ability to interpret contracts to provide legal support and mitigate risk.
Ability to review and respond to title and survey documents, settlement statements, estoppels, SNDAs, listing and confidentiality agreements, and other basic legal documents.
Superior writing skills for correspondence, title and survey objection letters, closing documents, and other legal documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience with legal document management, e-discovery, and corporate entity management systems and databases.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and work within a defined schedule.

Nice To Haves

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.
Familiarity with construction contract management platforms such as Procore.
Experience with legal AI tools, AI-powered contract analysis platforms such as Kira or Document Draft, and generative AI assistants for drafting, contract review, and legal research.

Responsibilities

Provide primary legal support to three construction attorneys and national construction project teams, managing substantive workflows across construction project pipelines.
Draft, review, and track complex contracts, including Owner-Contractor agreements, Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements, Master Service Agreements, and architect/designer agreements.
Review and track subcontractor Master Service Agreements, purchase orders, and modifications based on local market dynamics.
Create, refine, and maintain contract response playbooks with standard fallback language, risk thresholds, and pre-approved compromise positions.
Assist attorneys with formal default and demand letters, punch-list and closeout disputes, and delay-related claims or schedule-extension documentation.
Draft, track, and manage mechanic’s lien notices, lien waivers, and bond claims across multiple jurisdictions.
Liaise internally with outside counsel during pre-litigation disputes and active lawsuits.
Lead document collection, legal hold notices, and responses to subpoenas and formal discovery requests.
Monitor, track, and process warranty claims; gather evidence and develop response strategies with construction and operations teams; assist with project close-out requirements.
Provide backup support for general contractor and business licensing compliance across regional markets.
Train Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and Superintendents on contract policies, lien law compliance, and project documentation.
Mentor and guide junior paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff within the legal department and across the organization.
Assist with entity formations, foreign qualification filings, state annual reports, board resolutions, officer certificates, and corporate organizational charts.
Provide transactional support for real estate development transactions.