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Paralegal
At ANDRES, we believe the best work happens when people have a stake in what they’re building. Since 1991, we’ve been building across Texas as a commercial general contractor serving Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. Since 2017, we’ve been 100% employee-owned.
Being employee-owned shapes how we work. We take pride in what we build, how we treat our clients and each other, and the communities we’re part of. Our culture is grounded in The ANDRES Way: Integrity, Collaboration, Conviction, Community, and Respect.
We’re looking for leaders who want to make an impact, build something meaningful, and help shape what’s next for ANDRES.
ANDRES is seeking a detail‑oriented Paralegal to support in-house General Counsel.
Benefits (to name a few):
ANDRES is a 100% Employee-Owned Company.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, worksite benefits (100% employer-paid premiums)
- Two retirement plans (401K and ESOP)
- Vacation (immediate accrual)/paid holidays
- TollTag coverage
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and manage documents using Company-approved templates and standardized processes.
- Conduct initial issue spotting and escalate non-standard terms or legal concerns to General Counsel, as appropriate.
- Coordinate due diligence efforts, organize documentation, and summarize findings for General Counsel and business stakeholders.
- Track and manage critical dates, deliverables, approvals, and closing requirements.
- Maintain and organize legal and corporate records within the Company’s matter management systems.
- Assist with management of outside counsel billing, matter reporting, and legal operations processes.
- Help develop, edit, and maintain internal legal policies, procedures, and contract templates.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
- Attend meetings with internal stakeholders and assist with legal and business strategy discussions.
- Provide limited support for litigation and dispute matters, including document collection, organization, coordination with outside counsel, and tracking litigation-related deadlines.
Qualifications
- Personally exhibit and mentor others to foster our culture guided by following ANDRES five Core Values (Collaboration, Community, Conviction, Integrity, and Respect).
- 5+ years of experience as a transactional or corporate paralegal.
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- State licensure/certification if required in the applicable jurisdiction.
- Experience supporting construction industry legal matters preferred.
- Strong understanding of contract law, transactional processes, and legal document management.
- Experience supporting real estate, construction, or commercial transactions preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, and outside counsel.
By applying, you certify that the answers provided herein are true and complete. Any employment relationship with this organization is "at will" and may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause. ANDRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon favorable results of a background investigation, and drug testing. If you are interested in working in an environment where you can make a difference, please visit our website and learn more at www.andresconstruction.com. Also, be sure to check out ANDRES on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, & Instagram).
