Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Title: Paralegal, Project Management (Utility Contractor) Location: Mount Laurel, NJ (onsite) Type: Full-Time Reports To: CEO and CLO

About Us:

We’re a fast-growing utility contractor helping restore and expand critical infrastructure across the country. Our work is fast-paced, high-impact, and deeply mission-driven. We’re looking for a sharp, motivated Paralegal/Project Manager to join our team and help keep administrative and other projects on track.

Position Overview:

You’ll work directly with the CEO and CLO to support active projects, contracts, compliance, and documentation across multiple platforms. You will act as a critical link between legal operations and field execution—ensuring that timelines, filings, and documentation align with our project delivery goals.

This role requires someone who thrives in dynamic environments, anticipates problems before they arise, and takes ownership from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

- Track and manage legal and compliance requirements for multiple ongoing utility projects

- Prepare and review contracts, subcontractor agreements, orders, and insurance documents

- Coordinate permit filings, lien waivers, and regulatory submissions with project teams

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all active matters

- Assist in due diligence, licensing, and onboarding of new vendors and, owner-operators, and subcontractors

- Identify legal risks and flag issues for resolution

- Support with research, reporting, and special projects

What We’re Looking For:

- 3+ years of paralegal experience, ideally in construction, infrastructure, or energy

- Strong organizational and time-management skills

- Up to date technology-based skill set, including ChatGPT and MS applications

- Comfortable handling multiple priorities across various stakeholders

- Proactive, goal-oriented, and able to work independently without constant supervision

- Excellent communication and document drafting skills

- Experience with project tracking tools or legal operations software a plus

- Excel skills are a plus!

Why Join Us?

This is more than a legal support role—it’s an opportunity to be on the front lines of rebuilding critical infrastructure. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values ownership, agility, and making things happen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Mount Laurel, NJ 08054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person