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.