Paralegal at Volumetric Building Companies – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location: Tracy, CA OR Philadelphia, PA

Build the Future with VBC

At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expertise in modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings faster and smarter than traditional methods. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with factory locations in California, Pennsylvania and Poland with offices around the U.S., in the UK, Ireland, Poland, and Serbia. Our reach is global, but our mission is deeply personal: to build the future by creating spaces that improve lives.

At VBC, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, where your ideas matter and your work will make a real impact. When you join us, you become part of a team that values excellence, respect, and community; a place where you can build your career while building a better world.

If you’re driven to be the best at what you do and want to be part of something bigger, let’s build the future together.

Summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our General Counsel and legal team. This role will assist with contract administration, legal research, document management, and compliance tasks. The Paralegal will play a critical role in ensuring smooth legal operations and supporting strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Counsel in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on employment law and contract issues under guidance of counsel.
• Maintain contract templates and manage document lifecycle in compliance systems.
• Prepare summaries of legal documents and track deadlines for filings and renewals.
• Support compliance audits and assist with internal investigations as directed.
• Coordinate with HR and business teams to gather information for legal matters.
• Fleet Compliance – including registration, insurance and background checks.
• Insurance Compliance – including filings, audit coordination, certificate tracking.
• Develop and maintain a repository for electronic and physical legal files ensuring confidentiality, security and accessibility for those that require it.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in contracts, construction and/or employment law.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.
• Knowledge of construction and contract law is a strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with contract management systems and legal document automation tools.
• Strong research skills with ability to synthesize complex legal information quickly.
• Proficiency in AI tools for both legal and administrative use in a professional legal setting.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional compliance efforts (California & PA preferred).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with legal, HR, and business teams.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership for assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Punctual and reliable in delivering work within agreed timelines.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional information

The Salary Range for this position is $72,000 - $105,00 annually based on experience and qualifications. We also off the following benefits:

• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities