Paralegal

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Transportation • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Support the Risk Management Group by managing claims and litigation dockets, leading eDiscovery and legal hold processes, handling subpoenas, managing owner and corporate contracts, conducting legal research, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing best practices for litigation and claim management.
Summary Generated by Built In

Clark seeks an experienced Paralegal to join its Risk Management Group.  The Paralegal works day-to-day with our risk management team and is responsible for managing Clark’s insured claim and litigation docket, leading the Company’s eDiscovery process, managing Clark’s owner and corporate contracts, and responding to subpoenas.  The Paralegal will also provide support for a wide-range of risk and legal activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with contract management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and organizing various contracts such as vendor agreements, subcontracts, and contracts with project owners.

  • Conduct legal research on various construction law topics, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters.

  • Assist with ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the construction industry.

  • Provide support for claims management and litigation.

  • Oversee and manage all elements of the Company’s eDiscovery obligations, including the legal hold and document collection processes.

  • Oversee and prepare responses to third-party subpoenas and record requests on behalf of the Company.

  • Review, analyze and synthesize pleadings, documents, merger and acquisition agreements and other contracts for litigation, claims, and investigations.

  • Identify, implement, and ensure best practices and processes for litigation, discovery and claim management.

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree, with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.

  • Experience as a paralegal, preferably within the construction industry or a corporate legal department.

  • Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and general legal principles.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency in legal research software (such as WestLaw and PACER) and document management systems.

  • Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with proactive follow-through and minimal supervision under pressure.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to handle difficult or sensitive information in a tactful and confidential manner as position will interact with employees throughout the organization.

  • Superior work ethic, self-starter with strong initiative and ability to operate independently and as part of team.

Skills Required

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
  • Experience as a paralegal
  • Experience within the construction industry or a corporate legal department
  • Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and general legal principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in legal research software (such as WestLaw and PACER) and document management systems
  • Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
  • Ability to handle difficult or sensitive information tactfully and confidentially
  • Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to operate independently and as part of a team
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The Company
4,647 Employees

What We Do

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Since 1906, the company has delivered assets across various markets, including public, private, corporate, cultural, education, and entertainment projects. Their extensive portfolio includes critical infrastructure projects such as power, transportation, water, and roadways, emphasizing a commitment to building what matters and strengthening communities nationwide.

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