Legal Support Specialist (Paralegal)

The purpose of this role is to participate in work of the Savior, Jesus Christ (see Doctrine & Covenants 44:4-5), by providing high-level legal support to attorneys within the Office of General Counsel through effective communication, organization, legal research, document preparation, and coordination of legal and administrative matters. The individual in this role serves as both a skilled legal support professional and a trusted administrative partner, exercising sound judgment, initiative, and discretion while managing sensitive and confidential information. This role works under the supervision of attorneys.

Paralegal Responsibilities may include:

• Draft and revise legal documents, correspondence, and filings for attorney review, including real estate and construction documents which may include 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, with an emphasis on real estate transactions, closings, and construction projects.
• Assist attorneys with construction matters from project start to 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, such as filing dates, contract dates, lease renewals, construction milestones, notice deadlines, and permit and insurance expirations.
• Coordinate with outside parties, such as 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.

Administrative Responsibilities may include:

• 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 with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and respond to inquiries in a courteous, professional manner that reflects the mission and values of the Church.
• Handle day-to-day office tasks such as mail, filing, copying, scanning, and ordering supplies.
• Support departmental meetings and events, including preparing materials and taking and distributing minutes.
• Work as part of the administrative team to keep the office running smoothly, willingly taking on any task that needs to be done, covering for colleagues, and supporting office resiliency and emergency response as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, business administration, communication, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of paralegal, legal secretarial, or executive administrative experience in a legal setting. Real estate and construction legal support experience is preferred.
• Hands-on paralegal experience working with attorneys on research, drafting, document review, and transactions.
• Excellent understanding of legal terms and procedures. Experience with international matters is preferred.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, project documentation, permitting, and other processes is preferred.
• Solid understanding of legal office operations and support processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and proofread clear, accurate documents.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage large projects, track details, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, and the 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.