Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal – Contracts & Litigation Support

Sand Companies, Inc. | St. Cloud, Minnesota
Full-time Paralegal Job | Hourly, nonexempt | $30–$38 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Position Purpose

Sand Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to support contract review, certificates of insurance (COI), and litigation support across our real estate development, construction, property management, and hospitality businesses. This full-time paralegal position works with company leaders, Human Resources, insurance representatives, and outside attorneys to organize legal matters, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records. Perform substantive legal support with legal conclusions and final approvals referred to counsel and authorized company leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Read and review vendor, service, construction, property management, lease, confidentiality, and other business agreements. Summarize obligations, deadlines, renewal provisions, insurance requirements, indemnification language, and other terms requiring attention.

· Compare contracts with approved templates and company requirements; identify missing or inconsistent terms and prepare draft revisions or redlines for attorney and leadership review. Coordinate signatures and maintain executed agreements.

· Support contract administration and contract management by maintaining a contract calendar and organized records of agreements, amendments, approvals, renewals, and termination notice dates. Follow up with responsible business leaders before deadlines.

· Request, collect, and track certificates of insurance (COIs) from vendors, contractors, and other parties. Compare named entities, policy dates, coverage types, and limits against contract requirements and obtain required endorsements for review.

· Follow up on expired certificates, missing endorsements, and coverage discrepancies with vendors, agents, brokers, and internal teams. Refer coverage questions to the company’s broker or counsel and document resolution.

· Support insurance policy renewals and contract negotiations by gathering exposure and claims information, comparing proposals, and summarizing premiums, deductibles, coverage limits, exclusions, and endorsements for company leaders.

· Work with insurance brokers, carriers, outside attorneys, and company leaders to request improved coverage and terms, clarify policy language, and coordinate proposed changes. Review insurance and risk-transfer provisions in business contracts, including indemnification, additional insured status, and waiver of subrogation. Document negotiated terms and obtain required approvals before binding coverage or finalizing agreements.

· Serve as a coordination contact with outside attorneys on lawsuits, claims, employment matters, and other legal cases involving the company or associates in connection with company business, as authorized by leadership and counsel.

· Collect and organize contracts, incident reports, correspondence, personnel records, and other case materials. Prepare factual timelines, matter summaries, and document indexes for attorney review.

· Provide litigation support and legal case coordination, assisting counsel with document preservation, discovery requests, subpoenas, interviews, depositions, and hearing preparation. Track deadlines, coordinate meetings, and follow up on outstanding requests.

· Maintain a confidential legal matter tracker showing status, assigned counsel, key dates, requested actions, and costs. Review legal invoices for administrative accuracy and route for approval.

· Conduct factual and legal research as directed by counsel; assist with routine corporate records, filings, correspondence, and related compliance documentation.

· Protect confidential company and associate information, follow counsel’s direction regarding privileged materials, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· At least two years of experience as a paralegal, corporate paralegal, or legal assistant performing substantive paralegal work; approximately three to ten years of relevant experience is preferred. Candidates with additional relevant experience are welcome.

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Professional paralegal certification is a plus.

· Experience reading business contracts, organizing legal matters, and working with attorneys. Corporate, construction, real estate, insurance, hospitality, or employment law experience is preferred.

· Familiarity with certificates of insurance, commercial insurance policies, policy renewals, and insurance contract negotiation support. Ability to compare coverage terms and identify issues for broker, attorney, and leadership review.

· Strong writing, proofreading, research, organization, and follow-up skills, with sound judgment and careful attention to detail.

· Ability to manage competing priorities independently, communicate professionally with internal and external partners, and handle sensitive information discreetly.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PDF editing, electronic signatures, and document management tools.

Work Environment

Based in the St. Cloud, MN corporate office, serving the Central Minnesota area. Work primarily involves computer use, document review, and communication with company teams and external partners. Occasional visits to company locations or meetings may be required. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and Full-Time Benefits

Pay range: $30–$38 per hour, based on qualifications and relevant experience. Eligible full-time associates have access to the following benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

· Health savings account and flexible spending account options, subject to eligibility.

· Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

· Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

· Voluntary life and long-term care insurance options.

· 401(k) retirement plan with company safe harbor match.

· Paid holidays and paid time off.

· Employee assistance program.

· Discounted stays at participating Sand-owned or managed hotels, subject to availability and program requirements.

General Statement

This description summarizes the position and does not list every duty that may be assigned. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. Sand Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description does not create an employment contract.