Sundt Construction, Inc.

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Job Description As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America. Job Summary The Paralegal / Claims Specialist supports the company's Legal and Risk Management functions by assisting attorneys and insurance professionals in the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims and lawsuits. The role involves direct collaboration with outside counsel, insurance adjusters, and internal Safety and Operations teams. The Paralegal/Claims Specialist will independently manage the day-to-day handling of routine litigation and claims matters, including discovery, documentation, and coordination with defense counsel. Key Responsibilities 1. Assists attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness coordination, and logistics. 2. Assists company attorneys with responding to non-party subpoenas and regulatory inquiries. 3. Attends mediations, depositions, and hearings as appropriate to support counsel, our internal personnel and maintain awareness of case progress. 4. Communicates directly with claimants, witnesses, experts, and internal personnel to obtain and analyze relevant information, including managing internal electronic data preservation in coordination with IT team, and oversee transfer of preserved data for discovery. 5. Coordinates with Safety personnel regarding incident intake, documentation, and potential claims escalation. 6. Drafts and edits legal documents including correspondence, discovery requests and responses, routine pleadings, affidavits, and case summaries. 7. In conjunction with attorneys, manages litigation, including coordinating discovery and e-discovery, tracking deadlines, managing document production, approving and processing legal invoices and maintaining organized case files. 8. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in Risk Information Management Systems {RIMS) or other claims databases. 9. Reviews and analyzes claims in coordination with legal and risk management professionals determine liability, damages, and insurance coverage. 10. Works closely with company attorneys, outside counsel, and insurance adjusters to investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims and lawsuits. Minimum Job Requirements 1. 5-10 Years of Experience 2. Bachelor's degree 3. Knowledge working for a law firm or an insurance company representing clients in responding to claims and lawsuit preferred. 4. Paralegal certification Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements 1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day 5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis. 6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. 7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements 1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day 5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 501bs on an occasional basis. 6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. 7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws. Benefit list: Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly) Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day Flexible Time Off (FTO) Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Workplace Wellness Programs Mental Health Program Life and Disability Insurance Employee-Owner Perks Educational Assistance Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program #LI-KA1