Paralegal

At Wycliffe Bible Translators, we desire to see a day when every man, woman and child can encounter Jesus personally through Scripture in a language and format they clearly understand. Today, that vision is moving forward in powerful ways. Of the world’s roughly 7,400 spoken and signed languages, translation work is already underway in nearly 2,800. And while there are 514 known remaining languages still waiting for Bible translation to begin, each one represents an opportunity for you to serve with us as we see Scripture made available to all people!

As a Paralegal, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Office of Legal Counsel operates efficiently and provides timely, well-informed guidance to leadership and department staff. Are you ready to join in this transformational work?

You’ll make an impact when you …

• Serve as a liaison between the Supervising Attorney and staff, managing incoming matters and independently resolving routine inquiries with minimal guidance.
• Conduct legal research, synthesize findings and prepare a written analysis for the Supervising Attorney.
• Prepare initial drafts of various legal documents, including contracts, license agreements, nondisclosure agreements, MOUs, and shared staff agreements, for review and finalization.
• Oversee foreign and charitable registration processes and manage intellectual property renewals.
• Manage special projects and coordinate details, including those involving consultants or outside counsel.
• Review contracts and assist with setting up contract management processes and structures.
• Compile and provide documents in response to external requests.
• Provide support to executive leaders on projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Proactively anticipate needs and independently mitigate administrative and logistical challenges.
• Develop dossiers, reports, and presentations that align with branding and communication guidelines.
• Complete routine administrative functions that support OLC workflows and general operations.

This job might be for you if …

• You’re passionate about praying for Bible translation work and seeing lives around the world transformed by God’s Word.
• Have a Paralegal degree or certificate required; BA degree preferred
• Have a minimum 3-5 years prior paralegal experience required
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• You demonstrate the desire and ability to support corporate biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation (Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification).

You’ll thrive here if …

• You ground yourself in Jesus.
• You embrace collaboration.
• You encounter change with resilience and flexibility.

It’s a bonus if …

• You have prior in-house legal department experience and nonprofit experience.

Job Location: Orlando, FL

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws.

Compensation: The hiring pay range for this position is $65,331 - $75,131. The range for this position is based upon and considers Wycliffe’s non-profit ministry environment. Actual pay rate may be higher based on various factors such as qualifications, skills and experience, required training, licensure and/or certifications, budget and allocation, if applicable.

Discover your next step: wycliffe.org/serve

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