Construction Legal Assistant; Illinois

Overview

The Construction Legal Assistant assists the Corporate Counsel with the review, preparation, and management of construction-related contracts, including client contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and vendor agreements and actively interfaces with the operations team throughout the life of a project to ensure compliance with all applicable contract terms. The Construction Legal Assistant will possess a general understanding of legal issues relevant to construction contracts.

The Construction Legal Assistant will also assist the Corporate Counsel in managing claims made against the Company, including those alleging breach of contract, personal injury, property damage, and employment issues. This may include the preparation and filing of pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents. The Construction Legal Assistant will further assist the Corporate Counsel in completing various business transactions and maintaining compliance with relevant corporate and industry rules and regulations.

The Construction Legal Assistant will be highly organized and detail oriented.

• Assist in the management of client contracts and related documents.
• Manage subcontractor prequalification process and compliance programs.
• Review and complete paperwork necessary to maintain compliance with appliable licensing and related regulations and maintain accurate records regarding the same.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and other documents for litigated construction claims.
• Organize and maintain a high volume of claim files and communicate with insurance representatives regarding the same.
• Organize and maintain various union and labor contracts and ensure compliance with the same.

• 3-5 years of experience in a Construction Law setting.
• Must be generally familiar with applicable legal concepts, legal processes, systems and rules relevant to the construction industry with demonstrated interest and ability to learn.
• Excellent written communication skills are required.
• Must possess strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment about prioritizing the completion of multiple responsibilities.
• Claims and risk management experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.