Construction Paralegal
Joeris General Contractors, LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Supports the General Counsel by handling administrative and scheduling tasks
- Helps streamline legal operations with a strong emphasis on transactional work
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains legal documents and contracts
- Updates SOP as needed
- Assists in drafting and reviewing routine contracts and amendments
- Assists in scheduling and creating training on Legal SOP.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Paralegal certification
- Minimum 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience (construction law and contract experience strongly preferred)
- 10+ years of paralegal experience with a heavy transactional background preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills, including deadline tracking and task prioritization
- Excellent communication skills 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.
Benefits
- Hybrid or remote flexibility is offered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
paralegal experiencetransactional workcontract managementdrafting contractsreviewing contractslegal document preparationSOP updatesdeadline trackingtask prioritizationknowledge of Texas construction statutes
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesaccuracy under deadlines
Certifications
paralegal certification