Paralegal

Vaughan Buckley Construction•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our General Counsel and legal team. This role will assist with contract administration, legal research, document management, and compliance tasks. The Paralegal will play a critical role in ensuring smooth legal operations and supporting strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in contracts, construction and/or employment law.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.
Knowledge of construction and contract law is a strongly preferred.
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with contract management systems and legal document automation tools.
Strong research skills with ability to synthesize complex legal information quickly.
Proficiency in AI tools for both legal and administrative use in a professional legal setting.
Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional compliance efforts (California & PA preferred).
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with legal, HR, and business teams.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership for assigned tasks and deadlines.
Punctual and reliable in delivering work within agreed timelines.
Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Assist Counsel in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts and legal documents.
Conduct legal research on employment law and contract issues under guidance of counsel.
Maintain contract templates and manage document lifecycle in compliance systems.
Prepare summaries of legal documents and track deadlines for filings and renewals.
Support compliance audits and assist with internal investigations as directed.
Coordinate with HR and business teams to gather information for legal matters.
Fleet Compliance – including registration, insurance and background checks.
Insurance Compliance – including filings, audit coordination, certificate tracking.
Develop and maintain a repository for electronic and physical legal files ensuring confidentiality, security and accessibility for those that require it.