Professional Licensing Paralegal

AECOM•Atlanta, GA

4d•$34 - $53•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join its corporate legal team, primarily focusing on ensuring the company’s compliance with professional licensing requirements across the United States. The role collaborates closely with corporate paralegals and attorneys, as well as teams across the company, including business units, corporate tax, corporate treasury, and litigation. This is a remote/virtual telecommute position that can be based anywhere in the United States. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for US work authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy by January 27, 2027. Compensation is $33.65–$52.88 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience at a firm and/or corporation, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience with professional licensing practices.
Experience with MS Office.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent judgment and ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to collaborate professionally as a practical team player in a results-oriented environment.
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to problem-solve and implement solutions under time-sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take initiative before issues arise.
Ability to deal with multistate regulatory agencies and state licensing departments.
Ability to work in a highly confidential environment while maintaining high standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Ability to build trust and effective working relationships across teams and groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience with legal entity data platforms such as CT and CSC.
Experience with state professional licensing for contractors, architecture, and engineering.
Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the processing, maintenance, and renewal of state professional licenses.
Coordinate with internal clients to determine necessary professional licenses, identify responsible individuals, and comply with guidelines and procedures.
Coordinate with and manage external vendors regarding professional licensing renewals.
Prepare corporate documents, including director and shareholder resolutions, secretary certificates, and other legal documents.
Support attorneys and legal staff as needed.