Electra USA
Paralegal
New York, New York•Full-time
$80,000 - $100,000 annually
$80,000 - $100,000 annually
About the Job
Electra USA is one of the largest electromechanical contractors in the New York market, delivering integrated, high-performance systems across the commercial, transportation, infrastructure, and mission-critical sectors, employing over 1100 employees. Through Electra USA’s operating units, Hellman Electric, Gilston Electric, F.W. Sims Mechanical, and PJ Mechanical, Electra USA brings technical excellence, reliability, and innovation to every project.
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the legal department of Electra USA.
What you will do:
• Assisting with the preparation, filing and service of legal documents.
• Scheduling and managing of calendar.
• Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets and summaries, and managing internal filing systems.
• Coordinating the collection, review and production of documents and responding to subpoenas and document/information requests.
• Researching case-related factual issues using in-house files and outside reference sources including Westlaw.
• Contract administration includes drafting contract summaries, managing contract revisions through use of track changes and redline comparisons.
• Drafting of letters and correspondence for attorney review.
• Opportunity to expand into compliance and risk management work, with project management functions
• Coordinating service and filings using FedEx, USPS, UPS.
• Miscellaneous administrative duties assigned.
What you bring:
• Bachelor’s degree plus a paralegal plus ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or associate’s degree in paralegal studies.
• Minimum 5+ years related experience.
• Familiarity with NYSCEF.
• Experience using AI tools for document review, contract analysis, or legal search.
• Law firm experience required; corporate/in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe, Dropbox and SharePoint, and similar cloud-based document platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment.
• Must have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to multitask and maintain a high level of organization skills, while working independently.
• Proactive, professional, takes initiative, self-motivated.
• Reports to General Counsel.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range: $75,000 - $100,000.
- Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, starts on your first day.
- Financial security - company paid STD, LTD and life insurance and 401(k) with 100% company match.
- Work-life balance- 10 paid holidays plus vacation and sick days.
- Collaborative work environment with industry-leading projects.
- In office work required. Our beautiful new office is located near Grand Central Station.
Electra USA values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.