Construction Paralegal

Reports to: General Counsel 

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Salaried-Exempt 

Normal Working Hours – Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday 

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid or Remote option available) 

​​Position Objective: Supports the General Counsel by handling administrative and scheduling tasks, helping streamline legal operations with a strong emphasis on transactional work. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a preference for candidates who have a heavy transactional background over litigation.

• Document Management: Prepares, organizes, and maintains legal documents and contracts. Updates SOP as needed. 

• Contract Support: Assists in drafting and reviewing routine contracts and amendments, including drafting prime agreements using standard forms, initial review of prime contracts using Document Crunch, and processing requested subcontract form revisions. 

• Administrative Support: Manages scheduling, correspondence, and filing systems for the legal department. Assists in scheduling and creating training on Legal SOP. 

• Additional duties as . 

• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal certification. 

• Required: Minimum 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience (construction law and contract experience strongly preferred). 

• Preferred: 10+ years of paralegal experience with a heavy transactional background. 

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

• Strong organizational skills, including deadline tracking and task prioritization. 

• Excellent communication 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.