Paralegal Contracts Administrator

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 obligations—including deadlines, renewals, expirations, deliverables, insurance requirements and compliance milestones—and proactively monitoring adherence to all contractual commitments
• Cook up 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 standards—including naming conventions, templates, standard agreement language and record retention practices—in 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
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Adaptable 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
• Able 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)

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.