Paralegal

Wycliffe Bible Translators USA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wycliffe Bible Translators USA in Orlando seeks a Paralegal to support the Office of Legal Counsel and leadership with timely, well-informed guidance. You will draft contracts, NDAs, MOUs, oversee registrations, and manage contract renewals while coordinating with consultants and outside counsel.

You’ll collaborate with executive leaders on projects, develop dossiers and presentations, and handle routine admin tasks to keep OLC workflows efficient, in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or certificate is required.
• BA degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years paralegal experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to support corporate biblical and religious goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Supervising Attorney and staff, handling inquiries with minimal guidance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses for the Supervising Attorney.
• Draft initial versions of contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and related agreements.
• Oversee foreign and charitable registration processes and IP renewals.
• Prepare reports and presentations aligned with branding guidelines.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Contract management

Executive support

Administrative tasks

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

BA degree

Job description

At Wycliffe Bible Translators, we desire to see a day when every man, woman and child can encounter Jesus personally through Scripture in a language and format they clearly understand. Today, that vision is moving forward in powerful ways. Of the world’s roughly 7,400 spoken and signed languages, translation work is already underway in nearly 2,800. And while there are 514 known remaining languages still waiting for Bible translation to begin, each one represents an opportunity for you to serve with us as we see Scripture made available to all people!

As a Paralegal, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Office of Legal Counsel operates efficiently and provides timely, well-informed guidance to leadership and department staff. Are you ready to join in this transformational work?

You’ll make an impact when you …

• Serve as a liaison between the Supervising Attorney and staff, managing incoming matters and independently resolving routine inquiries with minimal guidance.
• Conduct legal research, synthesize findings and prepare a written analysis for the Supervising Attorney.
• Prepare initial drafts of various legal documents, including contracts, license agreements, nondisclosure agreements, MOUs, and shared staff agreements, for review and finalization.
• Oversee foreign and charitable registration processes and manage intellectual property renewals.
• Manage special projects and coordinate details, including those involving consultants or outside counsel.
• Review contracts and assist with setting up contract management processes and structures.
• Compile and provide documents in response to external requests.
• Provide support to executive leaders on projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Proactively anticipate needs and independently mitigate administrative and logistical challenges.
• Develop dossiers, reports, and presentations that align with branding and communication guidelines.
• Complete routine administrative functions that support OLC workflows and general operations.

This job might be for you if …

• You’re passionate about praying for Bible translation work and seeing lives around the world transformed by God’s Word.
• Have a Paralegal degree or certificate required; BA degree preferred
• Have a minimum 3-5 years prior paralegal experience required
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• You demonstrate the desire and ability to support corporate biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation (Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification).

You’ll thrive here if …

• You encounter change with resilience and flexibility.

It’s a bonus if …

• You have prior in-house legal department experience and nonprofit experience.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws.

Compensation: The hiring pay range for this position is $65,331 - $75,131. The range for this position is based upon and considers Wycliffe’s non-profit ministry environment. Actual pay rate may be higher based on various factors such as qualifications, skills and experience, required training, licensure and/ or certifications, budget and allocation, if applicable.