GMF is seeking a corporate paralegal to become part of our team! The paralegal will provide compliance support to all corporate business unit leaders and Department Heads in the areas of Risk Management and Quality Assurance. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, organized, an effective multi-tasker, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment!

Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain project documents in electronic filing systems
• Support internal quality controls administration, including various Quality, Training, and Internal Audit committees
• Support contracts management, including review and organization of agreements such as NDA’s, real property leases, vendor agreements, etc.
• Keep industry-related reference libraries, as well as internal policies and procedures up to date and organized
• Responsible for reviewing, tracking and monitoring legislation impacting company operations
• Support the company’s risk management, compliance, and insurance programs (including annual renewals and maintenance of policies)
• Manage project deadlines regarding protection and enforcement of lien rights
• Conduct internal audits and timely update leadership on results
• Renewing and maintaining business entity documents and licensures, as needed
• Manage access to and deployment of company assets and intellectual property
• Responsible for support related to claims, mediations and litigation on an as-needed basis, including liaising with third-party administrators on case progress
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 3-5 years of paralegal experience required
• Workers’ Compensation experience preferred
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications, with a particular emphasis on Excel
• Ability to quickly compile and organize information and documents
• Working knowledge of legal terminology (emphasis construction law preferred, but not required)
• Ability to handle and maintain time sensitive and confidential materials
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle heavy work load
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player
• Dependable and reliable
• Ability to multi-task
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Salary:

• $60,000 - $73,000/year
• Based on Experience

Benefits/Perks:

• Heath, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and 401k Match Program
• Paid Time Off

About GMF:

• GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
• GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Concord, NC.
• GMF Steel Group Fabrication Plant is located in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
• GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 150 employees across 4 offices.
• GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
• GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
• GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
• GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of latest technology and best practices.