What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Christian Healthcare Ministries?
Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is seeking a skilled and reliable Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our in-house counsel in managing the legal and administrative needs of a nationwide non-profit organization. This role is essential in ensuring continuity of legal operations, particularly given CHM’s presence in all 50 states and engagement in federal-level activities.
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will handle administrative legal matters, manage documents, facilitate communication, and provide organizational support to streamline processes and maintain efficiency. This position plays a key role in coordinating efforts with outside counsel, internal legal operations, and adding strategic value across CHM’s mission-driven initiatives.
What We Offer
- Compensation based on experience.
- Faith and purpose-based career opportunity!
- Fully paid health benefits
- Retirement and Life Insurance
- 12 paid holidays PLUS birthday
- Lunch is provided DAILY.
- Professional Development
- Paid Training
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research, gather relevant information for legal and compliance matters.
- Draft, review, and edit documents, including contracts, policies, and correspondence.
- Maintain and organize documents, mail, and spreadsheets, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible, systematized by category.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for meetings, conferences, and external matters.
- Coordinate and manage communication with internal staff, and external parties.
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations; track updates to the same.
- Provide administrative support with scheduling, filing, invoice review, data entry, etc.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies with required education/training in Ohio; additional Paralegal Bar Certification or relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Paralegal; five (5) or more years of experience preferred (may include some work experience as a legal assistant).
- Prior healthcare, insurance, or litigation experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
- Excellent research, writing, organizational, communication skills. (Detail oriented)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, Excel, and legal research / databases.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, including with scheduling.
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHM.
About Christian Healthcare Ministries
Founded in 1981, Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is a health care sharing ministry for Christians. CHM is a nonprofit, voluntary cost-sharing ministry through which participating Christians meet each other’s medical bills. The mission of CHM is to glorify God, show Christian love, and experience God’s presence as Christians share each other’s medical bills.
