ParalegalLegal Assistant

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivatedParalegal/Legal Assistantto support one of themost iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). In this role you will play a pivotal role in supporting our senior leadership team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative assistance to executives ensuring seamless operations and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of theMPA Delivery Partner team selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation and is designed to strengthen mobility enhance resiliency and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job its a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programthat will reshape rail transportation drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing multidisciplinary team you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If youre seeking to make a meaningful lasting impact while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry this is your moment.

Role Accountabilities:

• Document Management:
  • Organize maintain and track legal documents contracts and project records using document management systems.
  • Assist with the preparation editing and formatting of legal documents correspondence and reports.
• Administrative Support:
  • Maintain organized records and files (physical and digital).
  • Assist with billing invoicing and budget tracking for legal services.
• Legal Research & Support:
  • Conduct legal research on statutes regulations and case law relevant to infrastructure environmental and transportation matters.
  • Summarize findings and provide memoranda to attorneys and project managers.
• Public Record Response & Compliance:
  • Track receipt of public record request and responses and appeals and responses
  • Coordinate with GDC personnel on the collection of data and documents responsive to document requests.
  • Review responsive documents identify information to be redacted based upon exceptions under applicable law in coordination with parties to such documents or having privilege rights and application of redactions.
  • Prepare responses to requests for records in consultation with attorneys.
  • Draft responses to appeal in consultation with attorneys.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Liaise with internal teams (engineering procurement project management) and external counsel on deliverables with particular focus on third party agreements necessary for projects.
• Board Support:
  • Coordinate with others on the scheduling of meetings with Commissioners.
  • Prepare draft minutes for Board meetings and Committee meetings in consultation with attorneys.
  • Track and maintain Board minutes and resolutions for archiving purposes.
• Compliance Support:
  • Track compliance obligations under federal and state laws communicate to affected officers and employees compliance responsibilities and maintain records related to satisfactory completion of compliance obligations.
  • Track compliance obligations under GDC contracts communicate to affected staff compliance responsibilities and maintain records related to satisfactory completion of such obligations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Legal Studies or a related field.
• Paralegal Certificate a plus
• 3-5 years experience with contract administration public procurement and regulatory compliance is highly desirable

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software.
• Highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $85000 - $105000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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