Paralegal

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) – Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

We are looking to hire a PARALEGAL in our Pittsburgh, PA office.  The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving efficiency in our contract management processes and supporting the company's strategic objectives through effective legal operations management.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare, review, and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and related legal documents following the company's contracting manual and under the VP of Contracts' guidance

Assist with construction claims, claims resolution strategies, and monitoring of contract disputes

Support CLM system implementation efforts by assisting with data migration, workflow configuration, and user training

Recordkeeping of contracts and legal filings

Support litigation matters by collecting and organizing relevant documents and evidence, drafting discovery requests and responses, serving as liaison between internal project teams and outside legal counsel

Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the scope of the position as assigned by Sargent Electrical Management.

Qualifications :

Paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA-approved program

5-7 years of relevant paralegal experience in a corporate or law firm environment

Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters

Understanding of construction contracts, including both upstream client contracts and downstream subcontracts and consulting agreements

Familiarity with CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) systems or legal technology platforms and database management.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and processes

Knowledge of contract management best practices

Ability to deliver clear presentations to internal teams and stakeholders during training initiatives and process implementations

Excellent written communication skills.  Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a professional manner.

Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team player.

Understands the importance of being able to multi-task.

Physical Demands :

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Must be able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently

Ability to withstand extended exposure to a computer monitor, which may at times be straining on the eyes

Ability to carry up to 20 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the physical demands

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