Paralegal

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Paralegal to join our UK Legal Team. As part of the Legal Department, the Paralegal will work closely to provide legal assistance to our UK corporate Attorney. 

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.  

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

Acts as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organizations, and in-house employees.  Compiles data from legal digests, encyclopedias and practice manuals.  Assembles, proofs and edits drafts of contracts, leases, licenses and insurance policies.  Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as required.  Conducts research on projects as directed by corporate attorneys.  May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations.  Assists internally in analyzing documents.  Counsels on progress of cases.  May assist with the review and preparation of patent material and applications. 

Other duties:  

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:  

Paralegal certification; preferred UK law office experience; required 5+ years of legal experience in the engineering/construction industry in the UK; required Knowledge of office equipment/software related to position responsibilities. All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

  Working conditions:  

General Office Setting

Physical requirements:  

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. 

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