Paralegal Contracts Administrator

Finance Jacksonville, FL


Description

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Job Title: Paralegal Contracts Administrator

Ministry/Department: Finance

Reports to: Executive Director of Finance & Risk Management

Status: Full-time, exempt

Supervisory Role: No

Objective

The Paralegal Contracts Administrator supports The Church of Eleven22® and its affiliated ministries and organizations by providing administrative, governance and operational support related to contracts, compliance, risk management and records administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing and administering a wide range of agreements (e.g., NDAs, leases, vendor and consulting agreements, construction and service contract and licensing and facility agreements), ensuring proper execution, version control and signature tracking in coordination with Legal and Finance
  • Ensure contract compliance and accountability by maintaining a tracking system for key dates and obligationsincluding deadlines, renewals, expirations, deliverables, insurance requirements and compliance milestonesand proactively monitoring adherence to all contractual commitments
  • Coordinate contract review and reporting by partnering with church leadership, Finance and legal counsel, and preparing regular updates on contract status, risks and upcoming obligations
  • Implement and maintain centralized contract and records management, including executed agreements, amendments, insurance certificates and supporting documentation, ensuring records are organized, searchable, accessible and audit-ready
  • Establish and maintain document standardsincluding naming conventions, templates, standard agreement language and record retention practicesin collaboration with the Executive Director of Finance and Risk Management
  • Support governance and compliance activities, including maintaining documentation to ensure alignment with bylaws, nonprofit requirements and employment compliance
  • Support documentation and coordination efforts, related to property transactions, including communication with outside counsel as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of church and affiliated operations

Competencies

  • Model The Church of Eleven22's mission, vision and core values
  • Strong understanding of contract structure, terminology and administration practices
  • Experience organizing and maintaining document or contract databases
  • Proficiency with document management software, spreadsheets and database systems
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Adaptability to change and shift priorities
  • Strong proactive communication and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence without excess
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Contract and document control with accurate versioning and filing
  • Project coordination and follow-through across multiple projects
  • Ability to identify potential risks and escalate issues appropriately
  • Knowledge of nonprofit governance structures, compliance frameworks and applicable regulatory requirements

Education and Experience

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, business administration, or a related field preferred
  • Three to seven years of paralegal, contract administration, contract management, legal operations or compliance-related experience
  • Experience in nonprofit or church environments preferred
  • Experience implementing or managing document management or contract lifecycle management systems preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Work Hours Expectations: ​40 hours or more.

Schedule Expectations: ​Monday through Friday (hours may vary based on church needs to include working weekends).

The church has several big events (“All-Skates”) throughout the year to help further the mission of The Church of Eleven22. These events are mandatory for all staff to be in attendance and may vary, depending on the vision cast for the current year.

Our entire staff family is called to action, so that we can continue to be a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Work Environment/physical demands

This role operates in a professional office setting. The position primarily involves sedentary work, including extended periods of screen time working on a computer and using a phone, as well as routine use of standard office equipment. Occasional physical activity may be required, including filing, bending, standing and light lifting during office or project site support.

Ministerial Exception

The ministerial exception furthers the purposes of the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment by barring legal claims against church bodies by staff members who perform religious functions. All church pastors are subject to the exception, but a formal ministerial credential is not required. While there is no rigid formula to determine other church staff members that qualify, various factors are considered to determine which staff members are subject to the ministerial exception (please see handbook).

Staff members who qualify under the ministerial exception are not covered by federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws. Please see the Human Resources Ministry team if you have questions on whether you are subject to the ministerial exception.

Code of Conduct

  1. We live authenticity
  2. We are gospel-centered and mission-focused
  3. We are family
  4. We are lifelong learners
  5. We aim for excellence in the experience with zero excess
  6. We choose to trust
  7. We pray 1st and decide 2nd
  8. We glorify God by honoring others
  9. Our team unites under clear vision
  10. We walk in humble confidence

EEO Statement

The Church of Eleven22 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Church of Eleven22 reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.