Paralegal Contracts Administrator

The JOY FM; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Eleven22 seeks a Paralegal Contracts Administrator to support contracts, governance, risk management and records for its ministries. You will manage the full contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, and coordinate with Legal, Finance and outside counsel.

Applicants should have a paralegal or legal studies background, 3–7 years of related experience, and familiarity with contract lifecycle systems in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal operations experience required in a contract-focused role.
• Experience supporting governance and compliance in nonprofit/church environments.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full contract lifecycle including drafting, reviewing and administering NDAs, leases, vendor and service agreements.
• Ensure proper execution, version control and signature tracking with Legal and Finance.
• Maintain contract tracking for key dates, renewals, expirations and obligations.
• Coordinate reviews with leadership and outside counsel; provide status updates on risks.
• Develop and maintain centralized contract and records management; ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Contract administration

Nonprofit experience

Document management

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field

Tools

Document management system

Job description

Description:

Objective: The Paralegal Contracts Administrator supports The Church of Eleven22® and its affiliated ministries and organizations by providing administrative, governance and operational support related to contracts, compliance, risk management and records administration. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing and administering a wide range of agreements (e.g., NDAs, leases, vendor and consulting agreements, construction and service contract and licensing and facility agreements), ensuring proper execution, version control and signature tracking in coordination with Legal and Finance Ensure contract compliance and accountability by maintaining a tracking system for key dates and obligations—including deadlines, renewals, expirations, deliverables, insurance requirements and compliance milestones—and proactively monitoring adherence to all contractual commitments Coordinate contract review and reporting by partnering with church leadership, Finance and legal counsel, and preparing regular updates on contract status, risks and upcoming obligations Implement and maintain centralized contract and records management, including executed agreements, amendments, insurance certificates and supporting documentation, ensuring records are organized, searchable, accessible and audit-ready Establish and maintain document standards—including naming conventions, templates, standard agreement language and record retention practices—in collaboration with the Executive Director of Finance and Risk Management Support governance and compliance activities, including maintaining documentation to ensure alignment with bylaws, nonprofit requirements and employment compliance Support documentation and coordination efforts, related to property transactions, including communication with outside counsel as needed Perform other duties as assigned in support of church and affiliated operations

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, business administration, or a related field preferred Three to seven years of paralegal, contract administration, contract management, legal operations or compliance-related experience Experience in nonprofit or church environments preferred Experience implementing or managing document management or contract lifecycle management systems preferred