Contracts Paralegal

Life.Church; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan

Casual dress environment

Job summary

Life.Church is seeking a Contracts Paralegal based in Edmond, Oklahoma. The Paralegal will review, analyze, and revise contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards.

This role includes managing the Conga contracts system, supporting the Legal team, and assisting with various administrative duties to align with Life.Church’s mission. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and be effective communicators, with preference given to those with Paralegal certification and relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and decision-making skills.
• Organized approach to completing assignments accurately.
• 1-3 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Conga contracts system and review contracts.
• Provide analysis and obtain necessary approval for contracts.
• Support the Legal team by managing the inbox and budget.
• Communicate with contract owners regarding contract status.
• Train users on the contract process within the Conga system.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification

Tools

Conga

Job description

Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.

The Contracts Paralegal is primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and revising Life.Church contracts, including identifying and recommending additions or revisions to legal terms and analysing risk exposure based on data privacy, legal terminology, confidentiality, and other risk factors. This role manages trademark registrations and renewals and facilitates corporate registrations. The Paralegal will identify and elevate contracts and other legal concerns to the Legal team appropriately. This role will also support office operations by managing the team budget and Legal inbox, responding to basic questions and inquiries and escalating to other Legal team members where appropriate. The Paralegal will also act as the main point of contact for the Conga system and support back‑end management of the system.

This role is responsible for providing operational and administrative support in coordination with their team’s efforts to further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

What You’ll Do

Support Contract Creation and Review Processes

• Manage Conga contracts system, reviewing and sorting contracts queue and approving contract terms.
• Review all contracts submitted by Life.Church employees, analysing potential points of liability, indemnity obligations, and other business terms in each contract under supervision of an attorney.
• Provide analysis of contracts to leadership and obtain necessary approval of contract terms.
• Suggest revisions on contracts to protect Life.Church from liability and provide favourable business terms.
• Draft contracts using Life.Church’s standard legal terms when a contract is not provided.
• Analyze global Bible contracts for YouVersion, collaborating with team during negotiations.
• Ensure each contract is properly attributed in the Conga contracts system, supporting long‑term storage initiatives.
• Manage contract templates.

Support Legal Team Daily Operations

• Manage certificates of insurance, ensuring they are obtained and up‑to‑date.
• Correspond and communicate with contract owners regarding status of a contract and key points needing review.
• Support back‑end management of Conga contracts system (resetting passwords, training new users, etc.).
• Train and provide learning materials regarding the contract process and related policies.
• Manage the Legal team inbox, responding to questions or assigning tasks or projects as needed.
• Triage questions from attendees or other churches regarding legal issues or materials, coordinating with Life.Church teams to provide guidance.
• Manage the budgeting process for the Legal team, as needed.

Requirements

• Effective at multi‑tasking, time management, and follow‑up to meet committed timelines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to self‑motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem‑solve.
• Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of related work experience preferred.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer‑paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability is covered at 100% for full‑time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• And much more!