Paralegal – Generalist
PLEASE NOTE: The hiring range applies to US-based employment and may be higher in certain US geographic locations.
Overview
This intermediate paralegal prepares legal documentation for the ministry and implements various legal systems and databases to provide accurate, organized, and retrievable legal documents for the ministry in a timely manner. At this career level, the paralegal generally works independently on moderately complex research and analysis of various law sources or as a team member on larger projects. He or she may coach other specialists.
What will you do?
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
- Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
- Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.
- Researches various law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, and contracts for the organization.
- Maintains the legal database and intellectual property database. Organizes, logs, and tracks all statutes, legal opinions, and the copyright and trademark procurement process.
- Utilizes various legal systems and upgrades and serves as the point person for employee troubleshooting.
- Coordinates and analyzes relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material. Organizes information for the preparation of written reports.
- Drafts simple legal documents for identified clients including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda.
- Reviews new and updated laws and regulations, maintains law library.
- May provide expertise to other professionals and support staff in the paralegal discipline.
What do you bring?
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent education, experience, training and/or certification.
- Highly organized and administrative.
- Familiarity with Ironclad and/or Legisway not required but preferred.
Why work here?
- The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
- Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
- Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.