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JR102 Paralegal

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RyconConstruction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices,Ryconspecializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs,Ryconis equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types.Ryconsportfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking anexperiencedParalegal atour Pittsburgh office.

The Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to two General Counsels within a large construction company. This role focuses on contract administration, subcontract review, litigation and claims management, and general legal operations support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in construction law or a related field.

What you will do:

Contract and Subcontract review

  • Review and assist in the preparation of subcontracts, purchase orders, and related construction agreements.
  • Identify and flag non-standard or high-risk terms for attorney review.
  • Coordinate contract execution.
  • Assist with contract compliance and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
  • Review vendor revisions subcontracts, purchase orders, and other construction agreements.
  • Perform risk analyses on ITBs and RFPs for new pursuits.
  • Review and revise low-risk agreements with minimal oversight.
  • Create contract abstracts for high-value, complex construction agreements.

Litigation and Claims Management

  • Support litigation and dispute resolution activities, including coordinating with outside counsel.
  • Manage document collection, organization, and production for litigation and claims.
  • Maintain litigation and claims tracking systems, including status updates, deadlines, and budgets.
  • Assist in preparing discovery materials, pleadings, and internal case summaries.
  • Track and process invoices from outside counsel and vendors.
  • Independently review discovery productions with minimal oversight.

Risk Management and Claims Support

  • Assist in the management of claims, including gathering documentation, drafting correspondence, and maintaining claim files.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (project managers, operations teams) to obtain necessary information for claims and disputes.
  • Support insurance-related matters, including claims reporting and documentation.
  • Assist with legal and regulatory research across all 50 states.
  • Track legal and regulatory changes.

Administrative and Legal Support:

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to two General Counsels, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel.
  • Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and reports.
  • Maintain legal files, databases, and document management systems in an organized and accessible manner.
  • Track deadlines, key dates, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of legal matters.
  • Support training initiatives by helping prepare materials related to contracts and risk management.
  • Assist in building, refining, and managing legal department processes, systems, templates, trackers, and workflows.

What you will need to be successful:

  • Bachelors degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.
  • Minimum of 35 years of paralegal experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or corporate legal departments.
  • Experience with construction contracts and litigation support strongly .
  • Strong understanding of contract structures and legal terminology.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems and complete unfamiliar tasks with minimal oversight.
  • Takes ownership of assignments and diligently works to completion
  • Experience supporting in-house legal teams in the construction or engineering industries.
  • Familiarity with AIA, ConsensusDocs, or other standard construction contract forms.
  • Experience with eDiscovery platforms.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee StockOwnership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycons Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.