About Us
PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, and due diligence services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1250+ employees in more than 40 offices.
We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field! We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact. Check out this role and join our team of talented people!
SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to serve in our legal department. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in legal and contract support who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys being part of a small, close-knit team. The Legal Assistant will play a key role in supporting litigation and contract review efforts, while also acting as a trusted deputy to the General Counsel, helping manage legal operations and priorities across the legal team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS
Litigation Support
- Assist with case management, including drafting demand letters and pleadings, tracking deadlines, submitting filings, and court dates.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding litigation status.
- Organize and maintain litigation files and discovery materials, including document productions and deposition coordination.
- Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence
Contract Management
- Review and revise client-side contracts (including NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, etc.).
- Maintain and update the contract management system.
- Track contract lifecycles, renewals, and compliance obligations.
- Coordinate contract approvals and signatures.
General Legal Support
- Act as a deputy to the General Counsel, helping manage legal workflows and priorities.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and legal summaries for internal stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda of findings.
- Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives.
- Support corporate licensing registrations and renewals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a legal assistant, legal operations, or transactional role.
- Experience in both litigation and transactional legal support is essential.
- Paralegal certification is a plus but not required.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of integrity.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and work quickly and accurately with close attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Proficiency in legal support technologies (LexisNexis, Diligence, PACER).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team of 5.
- Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
Preferred Attributes
- Proactive and resourceful problem-solver.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving legal environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
COMPENSATION
Salary range is $60,000 - $72,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role.
The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.
BENEFITS
Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The company maintains a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual’s race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), reproductive health decision making, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.
California Consumer Privacy Act
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https://www.partneresi.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act/
Equal Opportunity Employer
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