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Paralegal
Patriot ServicesParalegal supporting legal operations in maritime government contracting, handling contracts, compliance, and corporate governance. Collaborating with HR and outside counsel in a hybrid role.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, and manage contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, advisor agreements, and contract modifications across MARAD/MSC vessel management programs.
- Assist with Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act compliance documentation and wage determination tracking.
- Maintain contract files, correspondence logs, and deliverables for multiple active government contracts.
- Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation and proposal preparation in coordination with operations and finance.
- Track contract performance obligations, reporting deadlines, and key milestones.
- Research labor and employment law issues including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable California and Texas employment law.
- Assist in preparing position statements, EEOC responses, and other agency correspondence.
- Draft and revise employment documents including separation agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-disparagement clauses, offer letters, and policy updates.
- Serve as primary point of contact for coordinating with outside counsel on active legal matters.
- Organize and maintain litigation files; assist with document collection, review, and production in response to legal proceedings.
- Maintain corporate records including entity registrations, officer/director documentation, and annual filings.
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent platforms.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
- Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in government contracting, maritime, labor & employment, or litigation
- Working knowledge of federal contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) and/or labor law compliance frameworks
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear, professional legal documents independently
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work with minimal supervision, and maintain strict confidentiality
- Preferred: Experience supporting in-house legal departments or operating as a sole legal resource in a government contracting or maritime environment
- Familiarity with SCA/Davis-Bacon wage and hour compliance
- Experience with multiemployer benefit plans and ERISA/Taft-Hartley frameworks
- Exposure to California and/or Texas employment law
- Experience with contract lifecycle management systems or legal document management platforms.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Hybrid work schedule
- Professional development support
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Hard Skills & Tools
Contract DraftingCompliance DocumentationProposal PreparationLegal ResearchWage Determination TrackingContract Performance TrackingEmployment LawDocument ManagementMultiemployer Benefit PlansFAR/DFARS Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesIndependenceConfidentiality
Certifications
Paralegal Certificate