Paralegal – Government Contracts 5016

MEC Energy Services

Paralegal – Government Contracts

Position Summary

The Paralegal – Government Contracts provides legal and administrative support related to the company’s federal government contracts, subcontracts, procurement activities, compliance obligations, and other corporate legal matters. The position works closely with company leadership, contracts, recruiting, operations, and outside counsel to maintain accurate contract documentation, conduct research, support proposal and contract activities, and ensure compliance with applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the review and administration of federal government contracts, task orders, modifications, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and related documents.


• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), solicitations, amendments, and other procurement documents.


• Maintain organized contract and legal files, correspondence, modifications, certifications, and supporting documentation.


• Conduct legal and regulatory research involving federal procurement and government contracting matters.


• Assist with monitoring contractual obligations, reporting requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and compliance documentation.


• Support preparation and review of proposals, representations and certifications, contract correspondence, and other business documents.


• Assist with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulatory research and compliance.


• Track contract modifications, renewals, option periods, notices, and other significant contractual actions.


• Support preparation of documentation related to claims, disputes, audits, investigations, or other contractual matters.


• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain documentation and information required for contract administration and legal review.


• Assist attorneys and company leadership with preparation of memoranda, correspondence, reports, and presentations.


• Maintain confidentiality of privileged, proprietary, personnel, and government information.


• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field; paralegal certificate may be accepted in combination with relevant experience.


• 2–3+ years of paralegal, contracts administration, legal support, or related experience.


• Experience supporting federal government contracts strongly preferred.


• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS preferred.


• Strong legal research, writing, document-management, and organizational skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret/MRPT security clearance.