Paralegal

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking a Paralegal to support the U.S. Legal team in managing a diverse portfolio of contractual, and regulatory matters in Miami, or Tampa, FL. The Paralegal will be an integral part of the Legal team and must adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards.

The ideal candidate will assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents, maintaining claim records, supporting litigation, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Draft, edit, and organize legal documents, including payment demand letters, claims responses and other legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on government contracts law, agency regulations, and to support corporate compliance.
• Assist attorneys to put together training materials and presentations for internal clients.
• Assist attorneys and liaise with outside counsel in preparing and responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, and litigation holds.
• Gather documentation to assist with claims management and insurance reporting.
• Manage responses to public information requests.
• Support due diligence efforts in connection with RFPs and Contracts.Maintain claim and litigation databases (e.g., the HIVE, iManage, etc.) in accordance with internal governance requirements.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders on pre-claim disputes and other legal matters.
• Monitor deadlines, and deliverables related to contracts, litigation, and other filings as needed.
• Participate in process improvements and digital transformation initiatives within the legal department.

What will you contribute?

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferably in Paralegal Studies or related field and a minimum of 4 years Paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate/commercial in-house or law firm setting.
• With High School Diploma, must have a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or a minimum of 10 years requisite experience.
• Advanced Paralegal certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Detail oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Claim/litigation database management.
• Advance skills in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite to assist with presentations, reports and legal documents.
• Experience in the engineering, construction, architecture or project management sectors preferred.
• Relevant experience in corporate in-house or construction law firm.
• High level of independence, with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative and fun attitude – ready to be a part of a dynamic and growing US & Latam regional legal team.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies