CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/PARALEGAL

Construction/trade office is seeking a qualified Contract Administrator to join their team. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00am/8:00am - 3:00pm/4:00pm, with some flexibility. Salary depends on experience. Company offers comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

-Review purchase orders, contracts, insurance, and other legal documents

-Serve as liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages

-Recognize and analyze potential risks that contract terms and any changes to those terms may pose to the company

-Review, draft, and/or negotiate construction contracts, vendor agreements, purchase orders, insurance requests, and material supplier contracts

-Identify over-reaching insurance language in customer s requests for contracts and indemnity forms and notify owners before they sign

-Request certificates from carriers for our customers and review customer-requested insurance requirements that are not standard

-Deliver concise legal documents and communications to internal business partners

-Other administrative or accounting support as needed, including some billing, receivables, and order processing using QuickBooks

Qualifications:

-Certified Paralegal in NY is preferred

-2-5+ years of experience in contracts/construction/ insurance

-Familiarity with General Liability and Workers Comp Insurance

-Comfortable working with and communicating with clients

-Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)

-Willingness to work on site

-Deadline-oriented

-Capable of working in a fast-paced environment

-Self-management and problem-solving skills

-Strong team player that will support others on the team and be open to jumping in with others if needed