What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Fishbeck, Inc.?
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary
Fishbeck is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our Risk Management Department. This role provides critical support to our Corporate Counsel and Risk Management team, helping to ensure organizational compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient departmental operations across internal and external projects.
Primary Functions
- Prepare and review legal documentation, including contracts, agreements, memoranda and other legal correspondence.
- Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and compliance matters impacting the firm.
- Coordinate with project teams and other departments to gather, analyze, and summarize documents and other information for legal review and risk assessment.
- Prepare reports and presentations for department leaders and senior leadership.
- Assist in creating, managing, and improving standardized policies, procedures, documents and templates.
- Support other staff by providing training on processes and procedures, and fielding requests related to legal guidance and related information.
- Coordinate with external counsel on various matters, including litigation and discovery requests, insurance matters, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Assist in maintaining corporate compliance with industry regulations, corporate governance standards, and relevant legal requirements.
- Manage and maintain legal files, records and documentation.
- Act as project manager for legal matters, and coordinate across multiple project teams.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment, visual acuity to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of the physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Desired Education / Licensure
Associate degree or applicable experience. Paralegal certificate a plus.
Desired Skills / Experience
What we offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes :
About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 18 regional offices and more than 650 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
