Contract Specialist/Paralegal

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HIMMELS ARCHITECHTURAL DOOR & HARDWARE

Contract Specialist/Paralegal

Prairieville, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Contracts Specialist/Paralegal

    Why Himmel’s Architectural Door & Hardware?

    For over 40 years, Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in Nashville, New Orleans, Prairieville, and Houston. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. Our family owned and operated company is seeking a Contract Specialist/Paralegal to join our team in Prairieville, LA.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Read and review/revise/mark-up all contracts for the company according to company standards.

    • Set up new projects and customers in the enterprise system

    • File documents electronically and complete special projects as needed.

    • Provide administrative support to CFO and accounting department when necessary.

    • Contract intake, recording/logging and disbursing to the appropriate team member.

    • Completion of pre-qualifications on new and existing customers

    • Coordinating insurance, safety, and financial information Communicate with team members and customers to resolve differences in contract terms and conditions.

    • Benefits

    • Competitive compensation and bonuses

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    • Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability

    • 15 days of Paid Time Off per year and Paid Holidays

    • Supplemental Insurance – Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability

    • 401k plan available

    • Requirements

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.

    • Ability to read and understand contract language and/or pleadings.

    • Experience in construction contract review preferred.

    • Ability to effectively perform in an advanced, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team.

    • Needs to be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, strong communication skills, and a positive and helpful demeanor.

    • Ability to routinely lift and move objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

    • Must pass drug and alcohol screen and successfully complete random screens.

    • Basic Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge – proficiency in Excel is a plus.