Paralegal

Samet seeks a responsible and team-oriented Contract Services Paralegal to support our corporate and project teams. A successful Contract Services Paralegal will demonstrate a strong attention to detail along with the ability to discover potential risks to our company. Our ideal candidate must be able to interface with a wide range of people, from project management teams to company executives, and with customers, trade partners and outside counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and review Notices of Subcontracts and prepare corresponding notice of payment letters
• Assist with preparation of subcontract addendums
• Review for compliance and track status of subcontractor bonds
• Monitor and maintain general contractor’s licenses
• Process signed contracts and prepare for distribution
• Assist with preparing and compiling contract exhibits
• Assist with the preparation of standardized forms and processes
• Assist with the preparation of lien waivers, warranty letters, and other miscellaneous documents

Qualifications/Requirements

• Two-year business degree preferred; legal assistant or paralegal education, certification, or experience a plus
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a law firm in the areas of construction/construction litigation or contract law or in a construction firm with experience in construction contracts/subcontracts
• Team-oriented and works effectively with Associates at all levels and across multiple offices

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Self-starter, eager to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Good computer skills and willingness to learn new programs and processes; prior experience with AIA Contract Documents and Bluebeam Revu a plus
• Polished and professional interpersonal skills
• Must have valid driver's license

Samet Corporation is a leader in design-build construction and real estate development services headquartered in Greensboro, NC, with a market focus on Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, and Multi-Family Housing. Founded in 1961, Samet is 84th on the ENR Top 400 Contractor, with offices located in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington NC, Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. Our projects are found throughout NC, SC, GA and VA. Samet offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• 2023 Best Places to Work
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & wellness challenges and incentives
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) with company match
• Career Path
• Health (HSA & traditional), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance

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