Paralegal - Rochester, NY

About the Job: We are seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support our team with key departmental functions. In this role, you will assist by gathering and organizing important documents and information, keeping records up to date, tracking proposal deadlines, and sharing relevant materials with the right stakeholders to help manage risk effectively.

Location: Rochester, NY

Key Responsibilities:

Create and review owner contracts, including any necessary markups to be reviewed by the Risk Manager.
Coordinate contract review meetings with the preconstruction team.
Assist Risk Manager with contract negations between owners and attorneys.
Create, track and support project team with owner contract exhibits.
Conduct annual review of standard owner contracts and master subcontracts.
Coordinate with insurance agencies to request insurance certificates.
Assist Risk Manager with acquiring and reviewing payment and performance bonds.
Support Risk Manager with annual insurance renewals as needed.
Coordinate and schedule risk transfer trainings.
Support administrative assistants with subcontractor insurance reviews.
Maintain and track job site and distribution lists for third-party safety inspections and ensure timely completion of follow-up action.
Provide jobsite safety information to risk manager for safety and insurance monthly meeting.
Update annual review of safety manual.
Annual review of the jobsite safety orientation PowerPoint.
Ensure job sites are compliant with correct OSHA job postings for the year.
Support Risk Manager with legal matters as needed.
Complete special projects and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new processes and systems.
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and insurance requirements.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project needs in a fast-paced environment.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work irregular hours if necessary to meet the needs of the business to achieve required performance.
High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
3-6 years contract law or related legal experience required OR equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Experience in construction preferred

Compensation Range: $60,000 – $70,000 Annually

Christa Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. If accommodation is needed, please contact us.