Paralegal/Legal Secretary (Finance)

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
The Paralegal/Legal Secretary will assist generally in the management of the legal / corporate affairs of the Company. Significant areas of focus will include assisting with the Company's registrations with various governmental authorities, including the Secretary of State, entity management, contractor's licensing processes, bonding, and service of process items, as well as administrative tasks related to management of internal and outside counsel. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our legal team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Hybrid position (3 days in office) based in San Diego, CA.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• File Management: Organize and maintain physical and electronic legal files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and deadlines for the legal team.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between the legal department and other company departments, clients, and external parties.
• Research: Conduct legal research and gather information relevant to ongoing matters.
• Record Keeping: Maintain and update files, project records, and legal databases.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative tasks such as answering phones, processing invoices, managing emails, and handling mail.
• Contractor Licensing and Bonding: Manage and ensure compliance with contractor licensing and bonding requirements, including application submissions, renewals, and maintaining up-to-date records.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably within the construction or renewable energy industry.
• Notary is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and documentation related to construction law, as well as contractor licensing and bonding requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving and negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range:

$31.43 - $39.29

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.