Overview
Corporate Legal Assistant Jobs in Saint Louis, MO at Lewis Rice
For over 100 years, Gutchess Lumber has been a leading global lumber producer of premium northern hardwoods in a variety of high-end applications and we take pride in our commitment to quality in everything we do. Quality is at the core of our brand promise is the foundation of which our reputation was founded. This quality also extends to our employees, who are hard-working members of the communities around us. We support our employees with quality pay, excellent benefits, company ownership opportunities and appreciation every day and we are recruiting for a new team member.
We are seeking a Timber Contract Paralegal in our Cortland NY location. This position will provide timber contract review with Lims administration. Responsibilities will include providing support to the Foresters to ensure correct paperwork is received by Accounts Payable. This individual must be able to work within a team environment, as well as independently, and be able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Responsibilities
Review the Forestry Combined spreadsheet against the Timber Sale Contracts
Make corrections and additions if needed
Provide finished/reviewed files to SAS for signing
Upload Timber Sale information to Lims with accuracy
Audits timber depletion for each import source in Lims
Print out contract information
· Issuing insurance certificates
· Auditing Bols
Create and batch miscellaneous invoices in Lims for the following
Bid Deposits
Performance Deposits
Timber Payments
Future Timber payments
Road Bonds
Title Searches
File and apply for check requests for UCC’s & MOC’s (Memorandum of Contracts)
Taxes
Enter tax data in Lims and a spreadsheet for all Farms parcels
Apply for check requests
Batch/mail and file checks and receipts
Notarize contracts as needed
Track data for SAS weekly reports
Won/lost bids
Track G numbers for purchased Timber Contracts
Track won bids by location/volume and type weekly
Track and email monthly Performance bond report to foresters
Handling incoming and field phone calls to appropriate person
Various office functions (filing, coping, maintains files, fax, etc.)
Cover for HR as needed
Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education
AS Degree in Business or Legal related field preferred
Studied for and passed the Notary exam preferred
Experience
1- 2 years as a paralegal preferred
Experience in – Word, Excel, Outlook
Previous office experience is helpful.
Personal Attributes:
Good verbal/written communication.
Must be punctual and dependable.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Detailed/organized approach to problem solving
Accurate math skills
Strong attention to detail
Willing to learn and perform new tasks
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
40 Hours per week during the “core” work hours. Weekend & evening work may be required as job duties demand.
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75%
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine, and printer
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to conduct business 25%
This position is subject to change at any time due to the business needs.
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Title: Corporate Legal Assistant
Company: Lewis Rice
Location: Saint Louis, MO
