Paralegal

KTGY is a full-service architecture, branding, interiors and planning firm specializing in residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use environments. Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods. Our architects, designers and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value.

Role Overview

Assists and supports General Counsel with various corporate legal duties including contract review and revision, drafting and editing correspondence, drafting and editing AIA forms, file organization, and other administrative tasks. Provide litigation support including discovery procedures (such as drafting legal hold letters and reviewing documents for discovery). May conduct legal research and analysis of statutes, cases, and/or legal articles. May perform duties related to insurance and risk management, state compliance, and/or corporate formation. Understands technical and legal terminology. Typically requires a paralegal certification (exam).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and revise contracts as assigned
• Draft and edit correspondence
• Draft and edit AIA forms
• Maintain and update legal files, including litigation files, contract files, correspondence, insurance files, and collections files
• Provide litigation support, including drafting legal hold letters, responding to subpoenas, and reviewing documents for discovery
• Maintain and update insurance files, including certificates of insurance and knowledge of insurance requirements
• Organize files and take notes as needed
• Other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in Adobe/Bluebeam
• Experienced in contract review
• Knowledge of litigation and court filings
• (preferred) familiarity with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint
• (preferred) familiarity with intellectual property issues and filings
• (preferred) familiarity with business licensing, business formation and/or dissolution
• (preferred) familiarity with insurance certificates and policies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to independently problem solve using the tools and resources available
• Excellent attention to detail including ability to focus on detailed tasks
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain confidential employee information

Experience and Education

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience in a similar role.
• High School diploma required
• Paralegal certification (exam), preferred
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred

• Company paid medical, dental and vision coverage with buy-up options, basic life and AD&D upon enrollment day one
• 401k match with full vesting upon enrollment
• Professional Development Programs including continued education reimbursement and bonus’ on certain licenses
• Hybrid work schedule option flexibility
• PTO, and an Alternative Work Week option
• Wellness benefits and gym membership discounts
• Access to mental health and coaching resources
• Being part of a team that is passionate about supporting the success of our employees

The wage range that the Company expects to pay is $28/hour - $33/hour.

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