Headquarters: Job Openings

Legal Coordinator

Job Summary
Prepare, review and maintains records for a variety of ministry legal documents, perform legal research, prepare related reports and correspondence, and manage the process, drafting and negotiation of contracts. Also act as liaison with outside counsel as necessary, including with regard to trademark registration and renewal.

Essential Job Functions

• Review, draft, and negotiate all contracts/agreements and maintain related records.
• Manage contract process in accordance with organizational contracting policies.
• Maintain publishing agreements.
• Communicate with publishing agents to establish new publishing agreements.
• Develop a calendar and follow publishing royalties throughout the year.
• Maintain trademark files.
• Begin files for new trademarks and keep track of subsequent filings to the Patent &
• Trademark Office on existing trademarks.
• Perform periodic web-searches looking for possible trademark violations.
• Perform legal research as necessary.
• Work with global expansion group to assist in establishing Crown international offices.
• Handle a variety of ministry-related registrations, corporate policies, and permanent record-keeping.
• Establish yearly calendar for company-wide reminders of corporate policies
• Work in cooperation with multiple departments regarding legal issues.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 to 3 years Paralegal experience, especially in the area of intellectual property
• Mature relationship with Jesus Christ
• Administrative experience
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
• Must show discretion, reliability and confidentiality
• Ability to perform legal research
• Detail-oriented, accurate and resourceful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as effectively with others
• Proficient in computer skills and operation of related office equipment

To apply, please forward a resume to careers@crown.org or by U.S. mail to Margie Fitzpatrick, Crown Financial Ministries, 601 Broad Street SE, Gainesville GA 30501.