Paralegal
Legal Department | Non-Exempt
Help Support the Legal Work Behind One of the World’s Largest Churches
Lakewood Church is seeking an experienced, highly organized Paralegal to join our Legal Department and work directly with the General Counsel in supporting a broad range of legal matters that impact the ministry’s daily operations.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of law—including contracts, employment law, intellectual property, copyright, compliance, insurance, risk management, privacy, technology, and litigation support—while helping protect and advance the mission of Lakewood Church.
If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated by meaningful work, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative legal team.
Work Schedule
- Standard 35-hour work week
- Monday through Thursday in the office
- Optional work-from-home Fridays
- Additional hours may occasionally be required to support ministry needs and legal priorities
What You’ll Do
Working directly with the General Counsel, you’ll provide legal and operational support across a variety of practice areas.
Legal Research & Document Preparation
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, summaries, and opinions.
- Draft, review, edit, and proofread contracts and legal documents.
- Assist with employment law, intellectual property, entertainment law, insurance, vendor agreements, software agreements, privacy, PCI compliance, waivers, and related legal matters.
- Draft policies, correspondence, board minutes, and other legal documents.
Contracts, Compliance & Risk Management
- Assist with contract administration through Onit and DocuSign.
- Support the organization’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with insurance renewals and claims management.
- Monitor operational risks relating to financial operations, technology, insurance, safety, security, and child safety.
- Maintain assumed name certificates, sales tax and use certificates, and other regulatory filings.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
- Assist with trademark and copyright filings.
- Manage copyrighted musical works and licensing renewals.
- Respond to copyright requests and maintain departmental copyright communications.
- Assist with the removal of unauthorized social media accounts, websites, and other infringing content.
Litigation & Legal Operations
- Maintain case status timelines and litigation records.
- Assist with discovery responses and records management.
- Prepare status updates relating to claims and lawsuits.
- Report fraudulent activity occurring on social media platforms.
Department Operations
- Coordinate legal meetings, training sessions, conference calls, and departmental events.
- Manage calendars and scheduling for the Legal Department.
- Organize the quarterly legal internship program.
- Process departmental expense reports and reimbursement requests.
- Maintain departmental spreadsheets, timelines, and legal correspondence.
- Assist in supporting communication with Lakewood’s international offices.
What We’re Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- A proactive, self-directed work style requiring minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management
- Experience using legal research platforms such as Bloomberg, Practical Law, or similar resources
Qualifications
- Paralegal Certification or equivalent work experience
- Some college preferred
- Minimum three years of directly related experience preferred
Our Mission
As a member of the Lakewood Church team, you play an important role in helping fulfill our mission of bringing hope through Jesus Christ to people around the world.
Employees serving in this position are expected to support the Church’s mission, maintain a lifestyle consistent with our biblical beliefs, participate in the life of the Church, and serve as part of our faith community. Ministerial responsibilities include regular attendance at church services and classes, serving as a Prayer Partner or ministry volunteer, and participating in community outreach opportunities as needed.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your legal skills in a purpose-driven environment while supporting a broad and dynamic legal practice, we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- Paralegal certification or equivalent work experience
- Some college
- Minimum three years of directly related experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management
- Experience using legal research platforms such as Bloomberg or Practical Law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential information
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Proactive, self-directed work style requiring minimal supervision
- Familiarity with Onit and DocuSign for contract administration
What We Do
Lakewood Church is a non-denominational evangelical Pentecostal and Word of Faith megachurch based in Houston, Texas. As one of the largest congregations in the United States, the ministry is committed to helping people from all walks of life experience the unconditional love and unending hope found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through its worship services and global outreach.
