Paralegal

International Justice Mission•Columbia, VA

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Paralegal to support legal operations, contract review, regulatory coordination, and knowledge management across IJM’s Global Legal Affairs team and North America Region. This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). The Paralegal will manage contract intake, coordinate contract workflows, track legal requests, improve legal processes, capture legal knowledge, coordinate legal projects, conduct research, draft legal documents, create practical tools, build relationships with stakeholders, and support regulatory filings. The role also includes participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non‑legal audiences
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a matrixed, mission‑driven organization
Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in a legal, business, or nonprofit setting with working knowledge of contracts, compliance, or internal legal operations
Right to work in the US
Practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed

Nice To Haves

Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional, and Bridge‑Building
Service‑oriented and human‑centered, with a strong sense of responsibility for enabling others to work effectively and compliantly
Collaborative and relational, able to build trust and work productively across functions, cultures, and disciplines
Proactive and solutions‑oriented, with initiative to identify needs, surface issues, and propose practical improvements
Thoughtful, dependable, and discreet in handling sensitive matters and exercising good judgment
Strong interpersonal skills and self‑awareness
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Effective team player who fosters a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Manage contract intake and conduct initial reviews to identify legal issues, ensure completeness, and support attorney review
Coordinate contract workflows with internal clients, vendors, and outside counsel
Track, prioritize, and route legal requests in alignment with Legal Affairs leadership
Improve and maintain legal processes, tools, and workflows, including templates, internal reference guides, and process documentation
Capture, organize, and maintain institutional legal knowledge for ease of use across the organization
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communications for legal projects while providing targeted administrative support
Conduct focused legal and operational research and analyze contracts, policies, regulations, and facts to surface key risks and options
Draft and edit legal documents and correspondence under attorney direction and maintain records within established legal systems
Create practical tools, templates, and training materials and support internal trainings, office hours, and communications
Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel and support development and implementation of legal policies and standards
Support required regulatory, governance, and organizational filings and coordinate filing activities with stakeholders and outside counsel
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation