Atkins Realis
Paralegal Position
It's an exciting time at AtkinsRalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRalis! We are seeking a Paralegal to support the U.S. Legal team in managing a diverse portfolio of contractual, and regulatory matters in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, FL or Atlanta, GA. The Paralegal will be an internal part of the Legal team and must adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards. The ideal candidate will assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents, maintaining claim records, supporting litigation, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel. About Us AtkinsRealis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRealis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRealis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. How will you contribute to the team? Draft, edit, and organize legal documents, including payment demand letters, claims responses and other legal correspondence. Conduct legal and regulatory research on government contracts law, agency regulations, and to support corporate compliance. Assist attorneys to put together training materials and presentations for internal clients. Assist attorneys and liaise with outside counsel in preparing and responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, and litigation holds. Gather documentation to assist with claims management and insurance reporting. Manage responses to public information requests. Support due diligence efforts in connection with RFPs and Contracts. Maintain claim and litigation databases (e.g., the HIVE, iManage, etc.) in accordance with internal governance requirements. Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders on pre-claim disputes and other legal matters. Monitor deadlines, and deliverables related to contracts, litigation, and other filings as needed. Participate in process improvements and digital transformation initiatives within the legal department. What will you contribute? Associates or Bachelor's degree preferably in Paralegal Studies or related field and a minimum of 4 years Paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate/commercial in-house or law firm setting. With High School Diploma, must have a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or a minimum of 10 years requisite experience. Advanced Paralegal certification a plus. Strong knowledge of legal terminology. Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. Detail oriented and strong analytical skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines. Claim/litigation database management. Advance skills in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite to assist with presentations, reports and legal documents. Experience in the engineering, construction, architecture or project management sectors preferred. Relevant experience in corporate in-house or construction law firm. High level of independence, with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Collaborative and fun attitude
ready to be a part of a dynamic and growing US & Latam regional legal team. What we offer at AtkinsRealis: AtkinsRalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: Competitive salary Flexible work schedules Group Insurance Paid Family Leave Two Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) Pet Insurance Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college. If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today! AtkinsRealis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, SNC-Lavalin family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. At AtkinsRalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
It's an exciting time at AtkinsRalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRalis! We are seeking a Paralegal to support the U.S. Legal team in managing a diverse portfolio of contractual, and regulatory matters in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, FL or Atlanta, GA. The Paralegal will be an internal part of the Legal team and must adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards. The ideal candidate will assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents, maintaining claim records, supporting litigation, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel. About Us AtkinsRealis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRealis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRealis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. How will you contribute to the team? Draft, edit, and organize legal documents, including payment demand letters, claims responses and other legal correspondence. Conduct legal and regulatory research on government contracts law, agency regulations, and to support corporate compliance. Assist attorneys to put together training materials and presentations for internal clients. Assist attorneys and liaise with outside counsel in preparing and responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, and litigation holds. Gather documentation to assist with claims management and insurance reporting. Manage responses to public information requests. Support due diligence efforts in connection with RFPs and Contracts. Maintain claim and litigation databases (e.g., the HIVE, iManage, etc.) in accordance with internal governance requirements. Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders on pre-claim disputes and other legal matters. Monitor deadlines, and deliverables related to contracts, litigation, and other filings as needed. Participate in process improvements and digital transformation initiatives within the legal department. What will you contribute? Associates or Bachelor's degree preferably in Paralegal Studies or related field and a minimum of 4 years Paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate/commercial in-house or law firm setting. With High School Diploma, must have a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or a minimum of 10 years requisite experience. Advanced Paralegal certification a plus. Strong knowledge of legal terminology. Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. Detail oriented and strong analytical skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines. Claim/litigation database management. Advance skills in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite to assist with presentations, reports and legal documents. Experience in the engineering, construction, architecture or project management sectors preferred. Relevant experience in corporate in-house or construction law firm. High level of independence, with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Collaborative and fun attitude
ready to be a part of a dynamic and growing US & Latam regional legal team. What we offer at AtkinsRealis: AtkinsRalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: Competitive salary Flexible work schedules Group Insurance Paid Family Leave Two Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) Pet Insurance Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college. If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today! AtkinsRealis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, SNC-Lavalin family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. At AtkinsRalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.