Job Description

Psomas Brief History

Psomas is a 100% employee-owned, employer-of-choice, award-winning consulting firm located in California, Washington, Arizona and Utah specializing in civil engineering, construction management, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee-first culture. We are a casual and supportive company where each person helps contribute to projects that make a difference in our local community.

Psomas has an exciting opportunity for a talented Corporate Paralegal. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

Benefits You Would Get as our Corporate Paralegal

Employees receive the following benefits:

• Hybrid + Flexible work schedules
• A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000/salary depending on experience

Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates * Employee referral + Spot bonus programs

• Benefit package for employee & eligible family members including medical/dental/vision/life & disability
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 100% Paid by Company
• 401(k) with Immediate 100% Vested Company Match!
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
• Employee recognition programs
• Community give back + Volunteer programs
• Career pathing, training, professional development + tuition reimbursement
• Psomas perk events, activities, celebrations, swag + more!
• Learn more about our benefits at:

We\'re a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About being our Corporate Paralegal

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Corporate Paralegal to join our dynamic team at Psomas. As a Corporate Paralegal, you will support the legal and compliance operations of our 700+ person, multi-state Civil Engineering & Consulting firm.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will contribute to various legal tasks including managing upstream and downstream contracts and insurance, managing corporate registrations and licenses in numerous jurisdictions, and fulfilling a range of other paralegal responsibilities.

Your attention to detail, legal acumen, and collaborative spirit will be essential in ensuring the legal affairs of our company are managed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibility Highlights for our Corporate Paralegal

• Coordinate and assist the legal department with upstream (client) and downstream (subconsultant) contract management.
• Assist in the management and tracking of Certificates of Insurance, as well responding to internal and external insurance-related inquiries.
• Coordinate searches and review of project records and emails in response to civil discovery requests, subpoenas, and investigations.
• Assist the General Counsel in various litigation and collection matters, including the drafting and management of civil discovery responses, pleadings, legal holds, and mechanic\'s liens.
• Coordinate and manage the firm\'s lobbyist registration, conflict-of-interest, and other disclosure reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal partners as needed.
• Perform other paralegal and compliance-related duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Key Competencies to be our Corporate Paralegal

• Legal Expertise: Possess a solid understanding of corporate legal principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in reviewing legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to analyze complex legal issues and situations, identify relevant information, and draw logical conclusions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality: Uphold the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive legal matters.

Minimum Qualifications for our Corporate Paralegal

• Bachelor\'s degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal, preferably within the architecture, engineering or construction industry. Alternatively, at least 3-5 years of experience as a Paralegal in a Litigation Firm, preferably representing companies in the architecture, engineering or construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of contract management, insurance and certificates of insurance.
• Experience with civil discovery and subpoenas.
• Proficiency in legal software, online platforms and computer databases.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently.

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