Corporate Paralegal

Location(s): San Diego
Practice/Department: Legal  
Work Environment: Hybrid  
Compensation: $36.05-$45.67 hourly* 

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. 

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. 

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. 

Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.  

Who You Are 

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. 

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.  

How You’ll Make an Impact 

The Corporate Paralegal will support the Legal Department in managing legal matters, transactions, and compliance initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• • Legal Matter Management:
    • Maintain and organize legal files, databases, and matter tracking systems.
    • Assist in the intake, assignment, and tracking of legal requests and projects.
    • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure timely updates and resolution of legal matters.
    • Generate reports and dashboards to support legal operations and decision-making.
  • Contracts Support:
    • Support Contract Administration function by:
      • Assisting with due diligence into new private clients
      • Managing Certificate of Insurance process
      • Completing forms (statement of qualifications; new vendor; etc)
      • Reducing outstanding unsigned contracts statistics
  • Compliance & Regulatory:
    • Assist with regulatory filings and reporting obligations.
    • Support internal audits and investigations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience with legal matter management systems and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting legal or contract functions within the Architecture, Engineering, and
• Construction (AEC) or environmental consulting industry.
• Familiarity with professional services agreements, including MSAs, task orders, and subconsultant agreements.
• Experience managing or coordinating Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and insurance compliance requirements.
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) or legal matter management systems (e.g., Agiloft or similar)

Compensation: $36.05-$45.67 hourly* 

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. 

Working Conditions  

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:  

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. 

• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.  
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. 

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. 

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.