Paralegal

Lakewood Church • Houston, TX

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lakewood Church is seeking an experienced, highly organized Paralegal to join our Legal Department and work directly with the General Counsel in supporting a broad range of legal matters that impact the ministry’s daily operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of law—including contracts, employment law, intellectual property, copyright, compliance, insurance, risk management, privacy, technology, and litigation support—while helping protect and advance the mission of Lakewood Church. If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated by meaningful work, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative legal team.

Requirements

• Paralegal Certification or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three years of directly related experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• A proactive, self-directed work style requiring minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management
• Experience using legal research platforms such as Bloomberg, Practical Law, or similar resources

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, summaries, and opinions.
• Draft, review, edit, and proofread contracts and legal documents.
• Assist with employment law, intellectual property, entertainment law, insurance, vendor agreements, software agreements, privacy, PCI compliance, waivers, and related legal matters.
• Draft policies, correspondence, board minutes, and other legal documents.
• Assist with contract administration through Onit and DocuSign.
• Support the organization’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with insurance renewals and claims management.
• Monitor operational risks relating to financial operations, technology, insurance, safety, security, and child safety.
• Maintain assumed name certificates, sales tax and use certificates, and other regulatory filings.
• Assist with trademark and copyright filings.
• Manage copyrighted musical works and licensing renewals.
• Respond to copyright requests and maintain departmental copyright communications.
• Assist with the removal of unauthorized social media accounts, websites, and other infringing content.
• Maintain case status timelines and litigation records.
• Assist with discovery responses and records management.
• Prepare status updates relating to claims and lawsuits.
• Report fraudulent activity occurring on social media platforms.
• Coordinate legal meetings, training sessions, conference calls, and departmental events.
• Manage calendars and scheduling for the Legal Department.
• Organize the quarterly legal internship program.
• Process departmental expense reports and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain departmental spreadsheets, timelines, and legal correspondence.
• Assist in supporting communication with Lakewood’s international offices.

Benefits

• Optional work-from-home Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed