Farnsworth Group Inc

Paralegal

Farnsworth Group Inc$67K — $101K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate.
  • 10-15 years of paralegal or closely related legal-support experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in an architecture, engineering, construction, or professional-services organization.
  • Experience managing contracts throughout their lifecycle.
  • Proficient in using contract-management systems or legal matter-management platforms.
  • Experience supporting professional-services claims, particularly in construction or project-related contexts.
  • Strong organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from intake to maintenance.
  • Maintain the accuracy of the contract-management system.
  • Assist in reviewing, revising, and redlining legal documents.
  • Support claims by organizing relevant project records and documentation.
  • Track insurance policies and ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Assist with corporate records and governance-related filings.
  • Coordinate administrative activities within the legal department.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%.
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Short & Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave.
  • Professional Development and Training opportunities.
  • Mentoring Program for employee growth.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy.
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements.
  • Pet Insurance Plan available.
  • Hybrid Work Program to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the General Counsel across contract, claims, insurance, corporate, and other legal matters.

Posting Locations: Champaign, IL; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Lisle, IL; Peoria, IL; Springfield, IL; St. Louis, MO

What You'll Do:
  • Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, routing, tracking, execution, filing, and maintenance of client, consultant, vendor, and other business agreements.
  • Maintain the contract-management system and ensure agreements, amendments, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and readily accessible.
  • Assist with reviewing, comparing, revising, and redlining contracts and related legal documents.
  • Support professional-services and construction-related claims by organizing claim files, project records, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
  • Track and maintain insurance policies, certificates of insurance, endorsements, and contractual insurance requirements.
  • Assist with corporate records, entity documentation, governance materials, registrations, and related filings.
  • Coordinate legal department administrative activities, including calendar and deadline tracking, document filing, records retention, meeting support, invoice processing, and follow-up on action items.
  • Prepare, proofread, format, and organize contracts, correspondence, reports, presentations, and other legal or business documents.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of privileged, proprietary, personal, and sensitive business information.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate.
  • 10-15 years of paralegal or closely related legal-support experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in supporting an architecture, engineering, construction, or other professional-services organization.
  • Experience managing contracts and maintaining contract records throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Experience using a contract-management system, legal matter-management platform, or comparable document-management system.
  • Experience supporting claims and claims-management activities, particularly professional-services, professional-liability, construction, or project-related claims.
  • Experience working with insurance policies, certificates of insurance, endorsements, and contractual insurance requirements.
  • Strong organizational, written communication, time-management, attention-to-detail, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


Nice To Haves: (optional; not all jobs will have this separate list)
  • Experience reviewing, revising, and redlining client, consultant, vendor, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements.
  • Familiarity with corporate records, entity administration, and corporate-governance documentation.
  • Experience supporting an in-house Legal, Risk Management, or professional-liability function within an AEC or professional-services organization.


Featured benefits and perks include:
  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program


Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Salary Range: $67,000 - $101,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.

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About Farnsworth Group Inc

Farnsworth Group Inc is an architecture, engineering, and planning firm that provides a range of services including design, planning, and construction management. The company has a strong presence in the US and serves clients in various industries including healthcare, education, and government. Farnsworth Group Inc is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of its clients. The company has won several awards for its projects including the ACEC Engineering Excellence Award and the AIA Illinois Honor Award.
Learn more about Farnsworth Group Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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