Come Join the Builtech Team:
Looking for a place to advance your career and find your purpose at work? Named a ‘Best Places to Work’ by Crain’s Chicago Business and The Charlotte Business Journal and with over 20 years in the construction industry, Builtech Services is among America's fastest growing, nation-wide construction services companies. We focus on ground-up new construction and tenant improvements in a variety of markets including Multi-Family, Retail, Automotive, Aviation and Hospitality. Our Core Values drive our actions as a company and as individuals – Trust, Passion, Humility, Respect, Integrity and Courage. We offer exciting projects, attractive compensation, and benefits along with the opportunity to become part of a creative, innovative organization that is focused on your growth and development.
Builtech is currently seeking a Paralegal ready to join our fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and manage subcontracts and repeat client contracts in coordination with in-house counsel, project teams, and clients.
- Maintain contract trackers and coordinate with internal teams to ensure contracts are completed efficiently and in accordance with company processes and risk management protocols.
- Support project compliance by tracking and proactively managing deal sheet reviews, preliminary notices, bonds, licensing, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), vendor agreements, notices, delays, claims, disputes, and mechanics’ liens.
- Assist in-house counsel with litigation matters, including maintaining calendars and dockets, reviewing documents, and compiling discovery materials.
- Manage state and municipal contractor licensing registrations and requirements.
- Maintain corporate entity records, including registrations, annual filings, and related documentation.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve business processes and mitigate risk.
Qualifications:
- Paralegal experience with sophisticated law firm or in-house legal department, ideally with a focus on construction law or a strong foundation in corporate or real estate law.
- Paralegal certificate or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required; experience with AIA contracts software preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a high volume of time-sensitive work while maintaining attention to detail and high quality standards.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 95% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry lightweight office items such as supplies or equipment.
- Valid driver’s license.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Unlimited performance time off (PTO)
- Company-paid life insurance
Builtech Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived gender, sex, race, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Paralegal: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Palatine, IL 60067 (Required)
Work Location: In person
