Date: 9 hours ago
City: West Des Moines, Iowa
Contract type: Full time

Description
BSB Design is a forward thinking architecture, engineering and design firm committed to delivering high-quality, innovative spaces that elevate how people live. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to provide support in three core areas: (1) contracts management, (2) corporate governance and compliance, and (3) litigation and claim support. This role requires excellent organization skills, legal knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external counsel. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about maintaining legal and operational integrity across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Contracts
Qualifications
BSB Design is a forward thinking architecture, engineering and design firm committed to delivering high-quality, innovative spaces that elevate how people live. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to provide support in three core areas: (1) contracts management, (2) corporate governance and compliance, and (3) litigation and claim support. This role requires excellent organization skills, legal knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external counsel. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about maintaining legal and operational integrity across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Contracts
- Draft, review, and edit commercial transaction documents such as Consents to Assignment, Architect Certifications, and other due diligence materials.
- Perform first-level review of client agreements, including use of in-house templates, client-provided agreements, and AIA contracts.
- Manage and support the implementation of AI contract review technology, including oversight of license use and effectiveness.
- Monitor contract compliance, identify risks, and flag deviations to ensure proper execution and adherence.
- Maintain and organize contract records using contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems or equivalent databases
- Support continuous legal operations improvement by streamlining contract workflows and helping mitigate risk.
- Assist in filing, tracking, and maintaining required documents such as Secretary of State reports, business licenses, and architect/engineer certificates of authority.
- Develop systems to efficiently manage and track firm licenses at city, county, and state levels.
- Provide due diligence support for insurance renewals and corporate compliance needs.
- Assist in drafting and maintaining corporate documents such as bylaws, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and annual filings.
- Maintain accurate records of entity governance for the company and its subsidiaries/affiliates.
- Support implementation and monitoring of compliance programs (ethics, anti-corruption, data privacy, conflicts of interest, etc.).
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure governance documentation is current and compliant.
- Monitor regulatory deadlines and filing requirements to maintain corporate good standing.
- Assist with legal responses to audits, regulatory inquiries, and risk assessments.
- Assist with the management of active and threatened litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation claims.
- Serve as a liaison to outside counsel, coordinating discovery, document production, timelines, and updates.
- Maintain litigation files, calendars, and status tracking reports.
- Draft and review legal documents including litigation holds, correspondence, subpoenas, and discovery responses.
- Track and log incoming claims and legal matters, ensuring timely escalation and documentation.
- Support internal investigations, document collection, and evidence preservation.
- Track settlement progress, coordinate documentation, and support execution of agreements and releases.
- Maintain and update claims databases, and generate periodic reports on litigation trends and potential legal exposure.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, with exposure to contracts, compliance, and litigation support.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance practices, and litigation procedures.
- Excellent legal writing, research, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal software; experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) and/or litigation support tools preferred.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Experience with AIA contracts, AI-powered contract review, and claims management systems preferred.
- Familiarity with insurance law, licensing requirements, and regulatory filings preferred.
- Prior involvement in process optimization or legal operations initiatives preferred.
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