Job Description

Valcourt Building Services has partnered with Hueman to find a Paralegal for their corporate contract team in Morgan Hill, CA.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented In-House Paralegal to support our legal department in a variety of legal and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a corporate legal environment and a solid understanding of litigation management, insurance, corporate law, contracts, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a key role in helping the company manage claims, legal risks and litigation and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Valcourt is a premier provider of a variety of building services, such as waterproofing, window cleaning, and restoration services. Valcourt works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer claims and litigation from inception through resolution, under the supervision of internal counsel
• Manage insurance claims and monitor insurance carrier handling
• Maintain claims and litigation matrices and records
• Draft, review, and manage a wide range of legal documents, including NDAs, contracts, corporate resolutions, and internal policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract review requests from internal branches and departments.
• Manage the contract lifecycle process, including contract routing, approvals, signatures, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical contract files using a contract management system (CMS).
• Monitor contract deadlines, obligations, renewal dates, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure and monitor subcontractor and vendor insurance compliance
• Assist in corporate governance activities, including preparing board materials, maintaining corporate records, and managing entity registrations.
• Support compliance programs by tracking legal and regulatory obligations and assisting in audits or internal reviews.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, IP filings, and other legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize legal files, contract management systems, and databases.
• Support M&A activities, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration efforts when necessary.
• Assist with the preparation of intellectual property filings
• Monitor and report on legal developments relevant to the business.
• Draft internal and external correspondence relating to areas of responsibility

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in an in-house legal department or corporate or litigation focused law firm.
• Strong knowledge of claims, insurance, corporate and contract law.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and document management systems.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) with the ability to learn and use new software and systems
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and success in delivering to key deadlines
• Understanding of and experience with insurance claims and litigation processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Litigation Management experience preferred
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment
• Flexible hours from time to time to be able to support East Coast and West Coast time zones.

For 35 years, Valcourt Building Services has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. We proudly serve clients from our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. If you are looking to join a dynamic team with a growing company, this opportunity is for you.

Hueman is proud to partner with Valcourt Building Services as the exclusive recruitment partner for this role. If you are interested in learning more about a career with Valcourt as a Paralegal, apply today!

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