Construction Lawyer Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana

Construction Lawyer 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars

Mandeville, LA About Us:

We are a private, diversified business group headquartered in Mandeville, LA, with operations across real estate development, construction, retail, and service industries. We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Paralegal to support our in-house legal counsel. This role will primarily focus on real estate and construction matters but will also assist with a broad range of legal needs across our other business ventures.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction law, while also being well-versed in general business operations, including real estate, retail, and service industry legal matters. This role requires excellent drafting, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities across diverse business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct support to the in-house attorney across a wide range of business matters. Draft and review a variety of documents, including but not limited to petitions, demand letters, contracts, leases, purchase agreements, construction agreements, vendor agreements, and service contracts. Coordinate preparation and filing of legal documents with courts and government agencies. Conduct or assist with legal research and prepare memoranda on a variety of topics. Support the company in handling claims, lien filings, employment issues, and business disputes. Serve as a liaison with outside counsel, government agencies, contractors, vendors, and other third parties as needed. Track deadlines, legal obligations, and assist with risk management across multiple business units.

Qualifications:

Paralegal certification or equivalent education preferred. Experience supporting a variety of business types. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail, high level of organization, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years relevant paralegal experience. Strong professional references required.

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package available.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Mandeville, LA (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Mandeville, LA:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person