What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at The Beck Group?
Who we are
We're The Beck Group , the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.
The Legal Assistant will provide support to the legal department by assisting with a wide range of legal, administrative, and compliance tasks. This role will be integral in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal processes and will have exposure to both construction-related legal matters and employee immigration support.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist with maintaining and ensuring the validity of company and owner licensure in relevant jurisdictions.
- Help with the preparation, review, and management of subcontract agreements and other related documents for construction projects.
- Assist with the drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to commercial construction projects.
- Conduct research on legal matters pertinent to the construction industry, including building codes, regulations, and zoning laws.
- Maintain and update legal files and databases, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on various legal matters, including contract disputes and construction litigation.
- Help prepare legal reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
- Provide support in employee immigration matters, including assisting with visa applications, work permits, and related documentation for employees and contractors.
- Assist with compliance-related tasks, including ensuring adherence to labor laws and industry regulations.
- Manage legal correspondence and communication, prioritizing and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Support the legal team with administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and filing legal documents.
Qualifications :
Beck's Benefits
At Beck our team member experience goes beyond your day-to-day work activities - we also want to support the rest of your life goals, milestones and challenges. We strive for thrive - we want you to thrive in your wellbeing, finances, and community.
In addition to robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits, Beck is pleased to offer its team members :
Join our team and build your future with Beck.
The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
