Project Paralegal

Vantage Group•, NY

14h•$82,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Group is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Paralegal to support its Legal and Project teams. The role supports complex construction, infrastructure, governance, and litigation matters and works closely with Project Legal Counsel and the Vice President, Design & Construction. Its work spans legal research, contract administration, litigation support, compliance coordination, and legal operations, with exposure to commercial contracting, dispute resolution, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and project delivery. This is an on-site position in the United States, with preference for candidates located in or near the JFK Airport / New York City area. The expected annual compensation is a base salary of $82,000–$92,000, plus eligibility for an annual incentive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant paralegal or legal operations experience.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and legal research methodologies.
Knowledge of court systems, litigation processes, and legal documentation.
Familiarity with commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and developing practical solutions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint.
Ability to create clear, compelling, visually engaging presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
Experience managing legal documentation systems and databases.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting litigation, construction, infrastructure, or commercial contracting matters.
Experience working within a regulated industry.
Understanding of project management principles and construction contract delivery methods.

Responsibilities

Provide legal, factual, administrative, and confidential support for contractor claims, settlement discussions, mediation, and litigation matters.
Maintain electronic file organization, document control systems, and legal databases.
Conduct legal research using statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal resources.
Research and analyze legal authorities for contracts, legal opinions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence.
Draft, review, proofread, and cite-check legal memoranda, correspondence, and supporting legal documents.
Assist with investigations, discovery preparation, document review, and trial support activities.
Coordinate litigation and dispute matters, including document collection, subpoenas, and engagement with external counsel.
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, partnership, and data-related contracts.
Track contractual obligations and support contract lifecycle management processes.
Support Project Legal Counsel on commercial contracting, compliance, regulatory, governance, and operational legal matters.
Partner with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives and operational priorities.
Assist with compliance program administration, including policy management, internal reporting, and training coordination.
Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, systems, and operational processes.
Support implementation of scalable legal and administrative best practices.
Organize and summarize large volumes of information while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.