Contract Specialist - The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC.

Our office in Dallas is looking for a dedicated Contract Specialist. This person will review every contract signed including but not limited to retainer and payment arrangements for all departments. You will also ensure that all signed contracts are performed and processed properly. The Contract Specialist position reports directly to the Intake Director and works alongside all departments to ensure accuracy for all contracts.  

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-level review regarding contract revisions, and drafting.
• Monitor compliance with internal business and legal processes.
• Ensure proper documentation is present for all contracts
• File contracts through a systematic process
• Prepare contract summaries and/or Issue lists to present to an attorney for review if applicable.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure contracts are reviewed, negotiated, accomplished, and scanned into a management system. 
• Maintain computer contract database.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years working with Legal Contracts
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with full proficiency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, required.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi task and change priorities based on customer and department needs.
• Excellent skills to effectively negotiate draft and manage contracts required.
• Experience with Clio or other CSM/CRM
• Excellent phone etiquette and written correspondence required.
• Computer and software skills (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)

Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC., we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be apart of our growing firm and its opportunities for your career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals who aim to excel in the legal industry. 

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC. is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.