Paralegal jobs in Kentucky

Who We Are:

Buffalo Construction, Inc. is a commercial construction partner with one overriding promise: to make the customer happy. We take pride in only hiring teammates who will thrive in our culture-first environment and will live and breathe our 4 core values: Celebration, Commitment, Compassion, and Continuous Improvement.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401(k) with 4% Match
• Unlimited PTO
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Laptop

Responsibilities:

Owner and Subcontractor Contract Maintenance:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Client Partners (lump sum and cost-plus contracts) and Vendor Partners (BCI standard subcontract agreement).
• Maintain and update Buffalo Construction’s standard forms for both Client Partners and Vendor Partners.

Owner and Subcontractor Contract Review:

• Review, evaluate, and assist in negotiation of all new Owner contracts in collaboration with Project teams and the CFO.
• Review existing Client Partner contracts for accuracy, assemble required documents, and circulate for signature.
• Handle all Vendor Partner markups to the BCI standard subcontract.

Assist with Litigation Support:

• Work with external counsel on all litigation matters, including finding appropriate external counsel and document accumulation.

Assist with Liens and Vendor Disputes:

• Have familiarity with lien laws and ability to research specific lien laws in all 50 states.
• Respond to liens within appropriate deadlines, track progress, and keep Project teams and Leadership informed of status.

Subject Matter Expert for Licensing Requirements:

• Be the Subject Matter Expert for licensing requirements with respect to Vendor Partners in all jurisdictions where projects are undertaken or bid.
• Proactively educate estimation teams on licensing requirements during the bidding phase.

Required Skills:

• Commitment to Buffalo Construction’s Core Values.
• Ability to gain positive energy from collaborating with others.
• Clear communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct professional level conversations with opposing parties.
• Understanding of key concepts in contract law.
• Ability to effectively explain complex legal concepts and documents to non-attorneys.
• Understanding of lien laws and various dispute resolution alternatives (arbitration, mediation, litigation).
• Proficiency in researching state-specific legal statutes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry or legal field.

Buffalo Construction is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Buffalo Construction is aware of possible fraudulent job postings and recruitment scams that misrepresent our company. To protect yourself from these scams, please note the following:

1. Official Communication: All official communication from Buffalo Construction will come from our verified email domain (@buffaloconstruction.com)
2. Application Process: We will never ask for your personal financial information, fees or payments of any kind as part of our hiring process.
3. Job Listings: Always verify job listings directly on our official careers page or through trusted job portals.

If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication purportedly from Buffalo Construction, please contact us directly at 502.327.4686 for verification.