Legal Coordinator at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

Performs managerial and administrative functions and assists the Area Legal Counsel (ALC) in providing strategic legal advice to Church leaders and officers and in managing the delivery of legal services to the Church. The work of the Legal Coordinator is ultimately a spiritual work, assisting to accomplish the mission of the Church.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the documentation for real estate acquisitions and leases, construction projects, risk management matters, human resource issues and other legal matters
• Responsible for coordinating legal compliance, responses from outside counsel, maintenance requirements , payment of outside counsel invoices, database administration, and project assignments
• Manages powers of attorney and other agency appointing documents
• Assists ALC in ensuring compliance with Church policies across all departments, may train Church managers and assist ALC in training outside counsel on legal policy and procedures
• Performs general contract administration
• Assists with budget management and other administrative functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience required
• Five years of management and/or administrative experience, especially in related fields
• Ability to understand, analyze and describe complex issues, identify and solve problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French
• Proficiency in the use of computers and basic applications
• French language proficiency will be an added advantage