Paralegal

Lakewood Church•Houston, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides legal support to the Legal Department in handling a wide range of legal and executive support-related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of supporting a department of diverse people and tasks. The candidate must be able to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.

Requirements

Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, mission, values, and core beliefs
High degree of motivation, attention to detail and flexibility
Handle sensitive, confidential information and assignments with tact, discretion and diplomacy
Establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships
Work under pressure and time constraints and handle changing priorities
Willingness to work extended hours when necessary, and on call as needed
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Pro-active, self-starter with minimal need for oversight
Excellent skills in management of electronic files and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to conduct research via internet and legal platforms (Bloomberg, Practical Law, etc.)
Possess good listening skills, with the ability to defuse and appropriately handle or direct calls
Ability to think clearly, critically and analyze problems and take effective action in communicating the proper department leader in a timely manner
Paralegal Certification or equivalent work experience
Some college preferred
Minimum 3 years of directly related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-level legal support by conducting extensive and detailed legal research, drafting memos, summaries, and opinions on in-house legal matters, and handling information requests
Liaison with departmental staff, vendors, and others on behalf of the legal department
Participation in meetings with staff on behalf of the legal department
Review, drafting, editing, and/ or proofreading of contracts and related documents spanning intellectual property, entertainment law, insurance, vendor and software agreements, employment law, risk and compliance, privacy and security, PCI, Ministry and waivers and releases of liability
Drafting policies, letters, memos, board minutes and other correspondence as directed
Responsible for heavy calendar management; requiring interaction with both internal and external executives, staff leadership, administration, executive assistants, and consultants, to coordinate/schedule/facilitate legal meetings, various staff meetings, trainings and community sponsored events
Facilitate conference calls, in-person meetings and other logistics necessary for the Legal Department
Process expense reports and reimbursement requests on behalf of the Legal Department
Organize and facilitate quarterly legal internship program
Create and update status timelines relating to various claims and lawsuits
Report fraudulent activity occurring on various social media outlets
Receipt, review and filing of monthly financial budgetary reports
Conduct renewal of various music/video licenses for use and publishing
Manage copyrighted musical works and assist with overall music management for the Church
Assist with the insurance renewal process and manage claims
Assist with monitoring of various operational risks with a focus on the areas of financial, information technology, insurance, safety and security, child safety and other areas as needed
Assist with the organization’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Managing the Onit and DocuSign contract systems
Assist with case status assessment management, respond to discovery, and records management
Assist with Provide training on legal specific topics as may be needed
Facilitate and maintain new and reoccurring ministerial ordination/licensing
Assist in the administration of the Copyright Department: monitor, respond and maintain copyright email regarding use of various copyrighted material
Managing the Copyright and Legal department emails and responding to requests
Assist with Trademark and Copyright filings, drafting of such documents and notices for filing
Maintain the church’s assumed name certificates, and others
Assist in the removal of fake social media sites, websites and other infringing material as directed
Maintain and update various departmental-specific spreadsheets and timelines
Complete and submit annual insurance renewal applications
Assist in the administration of the international offices; help facilitate the flow of communication between Lakewood Church and its international offices
Maintenance and renewal of Sales Tax and Use certificates for select states
Perform all general office duties and special projects as assigned, and other related duties as assigned
As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are a part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are you required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include: Regular attendance at Church services and classes, Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church