Corporate Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

Corporate Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

Requisition Number: 2026-2930-02

S&ME is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering and consulting firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Legal Department in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys staying organized, managing multiple priorities, and supporting a collaborative legal team in a fast-paced professional services environment.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring three days per week in our Raleigh office.

What You'll Do:

As a Legal Assistant, you'll provide administrative and contract support to S&ME's Legal Department and play an important role in helping our team manage legal documentation, claims tracking, compliance matters, and day-to-day operations.

• Review, organize, and track construction-related contracts and legal documents
• Monitor and research information through state and government agency websites
• Initiate and renew state-level business and professional licenses and maintain related calendar and database, which includes managing the process for obtaining business and professional licenses to operate in various jurisdictions where S&ME conducts business
• Maintain legal files, claims records, correspondence, and litigation documentation
• Process and track departmental invoices and bond renewals
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other administrative documents
• Coordinate signatures, document routing, and filing processes
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and assist with departmental logistics
• Respond to internal requests for legal documentation and information, such as subpoenas
• Support special projects and other administrative duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5 years of experience supporting an in-house legal department, corporate legal team, risk management department, or similar legal environment
• Experience working with contracts, legal records, claims documentation, or compliance-related files
• Familiarity navigating state agency, regulatory, and government websites
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail and document management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an in-house legal department within the construction, engineering, consulting, professional services, or related industries
• Familiarity with construction contracts, risk management, insurance claims, or corporate compliance processes
• Experience working with contract management or document management systems
• A Notary Public

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Wellness Program
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution & automatic enrollment, no matter your role
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

Third Party Staffing Agency Policy:

No agency, recruiter, or search firm may submit candidate information to S&ME without a current written agreement and prior authorization from S&ME Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited submissions are deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary and will not create any contractual obligation, candidate ownership rights, referral rights, placement rights, or fee liability. S&ME expressly rejects any terms and conditions included with unsolicited submissions and reserves the unrestricted right to recruit, hire, or engage any candidate without compensation to the submitting party.

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.