Legal Support Specialist (Paralegal)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake City, UT

14h

About The Position

The Legal Support Specialist provides high-level legal support to attorneys in the Office of General Counsel through communication, organization, legal research, document preparation, and coordination of legal and administrative matters. The role combines skilled legal support with administrative partnership and requires sound judgment, initiative, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information. The position works under the supervision of attorneys. Paralegal work may include drafting and revising legal documents, supporting domestic and international transactions, assisting with real estate and construction matters, conducting research, tracking legal deadlines, coordinating with outside parties, and managing legal files and document systems. Administrative work may include supporting attorneys and legal staff, managing calendars and travel, preparing documents and reports, assisting with office operations, and supporting departmental meetings and events. Church employees use their talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. Only Church members worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, business administration, communication, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Six years of paralegal, legal secretarial, or executive administrative experience in a legal setting.
Hands-on paralegal experience working with attorneys on research, drafting, document review, and transactions.
Excellent understanding of legal terms and procedures.
Solid understanding of legal office operations and support processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and proofread clear, accurate documents.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and project-management skills, including the ability to manage large projects, track details, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, and ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with attorneys, leaders, and staff.
Broad knowledge of the Church’s organizational structure, functions, and key personnel.
Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

Real estate and construction legal support experience.
Experience with international matters.
Familiarity with construction contracts, project documentation, permitting, and related processes.

Responsibilities

Draft and revise legal documents, correspondence, and filings for attorney review, including real estate and construction documents such as purchase agreements, leases, deeds, construction and design contracts, change orders, amendments, and lien waivers.
Support domestic and international transactions and other legal matters from start to finish, particularly real estate transactions, closings, and construction projects.
Assist attorneys with construction matters from project start through closeout, including preparing and tracking contracts, insurance and bond certificates, permits, and project documentation, and organizing records for claims or dispute resolution.
Conduct legal and factual research, including property records, zoning, permitting, and land-use research, and prepare summaries and memoranda.
Track and calendar legal deadlines, including filing dates, contract dates, lease renewals, construction milestones, notice deadlines, and permit and insurance expirations.
Coordinate with government offices, vendors, title and escrow companies, contractors, and outside counsel, including notarization and translation needs for international matters.
Manage matter intake, legal files, and document systems, including organizing and indexing documents for due diligence, transactions, and other matters.
Provide proactive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and legal staff, anticipating needs and following through reliably.
Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings and appointments across time zones, and coordinate travel and expense reports.
Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, documents, and reports accurately.
Answer phones, greet visitors, and respond to inquiries in a courteous, professional manner reflecting the Church’s mission and values.
Handle day-to-day office tasks such as mail, filing, copying, scanning, and ordering supplies.
Support departmental meetings and events by preparing materials and taking and distributing minutes.
Work with the administrative team to keep the office running smoothly, take on tasks as needed, cover for colleagues, and support office resiliency and emergency response as needed.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.