Paralegal/Legal Support III for LAC

Compassion International; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a skilled paralegal to prepare legal documentation and support legal strategies. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in law and significant experience in legal fields, preferably within international organizations. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting research, and advocating for child protection. Candidates should be proficient in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience in legal or related fields.
• Experience in multicultural contexts and diverse regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documentation and conduct legal research.
• Support legal strategy implementation and compliance.
• Coach and oversee other paralegals.

Skills

Research and Analysis

Multicultural Awareness

Child Protection Advocacy

Legal Document Drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

This career paralegal prepares legal documentation for the ministry and utilizes various legal systems and databases to ensure accuracy, organization, and timely retrieval of legal documents and resources. At this level, the incumbent conducts research and analysis of law sources independently or as part of a team for complex or international legal projects. They may also coach and oversee other paralegals.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote position based in one of our LAC countries. See the list here: https://www.compassion.com/where-we-work.htm

Preference is for someone living in Nicaragua.

RESUME AND APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH.

What will you do?

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be a consistent witness, and uphold Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
• Advocate for the needs of children, understand Christ’s mandate to protect children, and prioritize child protection in all activities. Report concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation appropriately.
• Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.
• Support the regional Assistant General Counsel in daily activities and legal strategy implementation, including compliance, child protection, legal risk management, intellectual property, and local regulations.
• Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, articles, treaties, constitutions, and codes to prepare legal documents like briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, and contracts.
• Use the matter management system for creating, reviewing, modifying, and executing legal matters and contracts.
• Support and maintain the international legal database, organizing and tracking statutes, opinions, and processes for strategic decision-making.
• Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and memoranda in support of the regional AGC.
• May coach and provide expertise to other professionals and support staff.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in law, legal studies, or a related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience in legal or related fields, preferably within international organizations, NGOs, or law firms.
• Proven experience working in multicultural contexts and with diverse regulatory frameworks (Latin America and the Caribbean preferred).
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish.