Construction Paralegal

Overview

Reports to:

General Counsel

FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Salaried-Exempt

Normal Working Hours – Office

Hours:

8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Location:

Austin, TX (Hybrid or Remote option available)

Position Objective:
Supports the General Counsel by handling administrative and scheduling tasks, helping streamline legal operations with a strong emphasis on transactional work. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a preference for candidates who have a heavy transactional background over litigation.

• Document Management:
  Prepares, organizes, and maintains legal documents and contracts. Updates SOP as needed.
• Contract Support:
  Assists in drafting and reviewing routine contracts and amendments, including drafting prime agreements using standard forms, initial review of prime contracts using Document Crunch, and processing requested subcontract form revisions.
• Administrative Support:
  Manages scheduling, correspondence, and filing systems for the legal department. Assists in scheduling and creating training on Legal SOP.
• Additional duties as required.

• Preferred:
  Associate or Bachelor’s degree;
  Paralegal certification.
• Required:
  
  Minimum 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience (construction law and contract experience strongly preferred).
• Preferred: 10+ years of paralegal experience with a heavy transactional background.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills, including deadline tracking and task prioritization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under deadlines.
• Experience in construction law and contract management is a major bonus.
• Strong knowledge of Texas construction statutes, lien laws, and prevailing wage compliance.