Paralegal – Legal Department Support

Job Description

Paralegal | Rosendin

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Rosendin, an employee-owned electrical contractor. As a proven industry leader, Rosendin works on exciting and high-profile projects across the nation. This role is crucial in supporting the Legal Department by managing various legal, corporate governance, and litigation matters, helping to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance. The company is built on integrity, empowering its people and positively impacting communities through a culture that embraces diversity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Team: Reports within the Legal Department, collaborating with attorneys, business leaders, project teams, and risk management.
• Mission: To minimize legal risk, ensure compliance, support contract negotiations, and assist with dispute resolution activities across the company’s operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, legal or contract management systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Administer Corporate Governance: Maintain corporate records, manage entity files and governance documentation, and coordinate annual filings, registrations, and compliance requirements.
• Support Contract Management: Review, draft, revise, and administer various commercial agreements, track deliverables, and maintain contract management systems for proper execution.
• Assist with Claims and Pre-Litigation: Manage claims and disputes, investigate facts, gather supporting documentation, prepare summaries for legal review, and coordinate responses to legal correspondence.
• Provide Litigation Support: Coordinate with outside counsel on dispute matters, manage discovery processes including document production, and maintain case files and litigation databases.
• Facilitate Legal Compliance and Operations: Conduct legal and regulatory research, support compliance initiatives, contribute to policy development, and assist with legal process improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive paralegal experience, including supporting in-house legal departments, corporate governance, contract management, claims administration, and litigation matters.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract administration, negotiations, claims management, and legal procedures, combined with analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Bonus: Construction industry experience, familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and legal matter management software, and Paralegal Certification (NALA, NFPA, or equivalent) are preferred.