Overview
The Senior Legal Assistant will be an integral part of supporting our ministry’s legal needs, assisting with ongoing litigation, and managing and reviewing commercial agreements, contracts, real estate transactions, and more—all while upholding Kanakuk’s commitment to integrity and stewardship. The Senior Legal Assistant will be responsible for maintaining organized legal files (both paper and electronic), ensuring compliance with records retention policies, and providing thorough research to support our mission. This role requires a heart for ministry, a strong initiative, and sound, independent judgment that reflects the values of Kanakuk Ministries.
Description of Duties
(This position description may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this type).
- Litigation Support: Partner with Kanakuk's legal team to support ongoing or anticipated litigation affecting the ministry. Responsibilities include gathering and reviewing relevant documents and communications, assisting in discovery and legal proceedings, and ensuring the accuracy of court filings.
- Real Estate Support: Lead efforts to ensure all real estate matters, including compliance with ground leases, facility leases, and property transfers, are accurately documented and aligned with Kanakuk’s stewardship standards. Maintain an organized record of all real estate documents and agreements. Partner with accounting to ensure timely and accurate payment.
- File Management: Oversee the management of legal and real estate files, including historical records and compliance with Kanakuk’s record retention policy. Track legal hold orders and confidential legal documents while maintaining a secure, accessible electronic repository for the legal team.
- Records Retention: Administer Kanakuk’s records retention policy for paper and electronic documents, including recycling, underground storage, and shredding processes. Ensure team members receive proper training and adhere to our policies for both paper and electronic record-keeping.
- Additional Support: Support the Chief Business Officer (CBO) on various projects and tasks, including:
Organize board meetings including materials and logistics.
Drafting agreements, such as commercial contracts and participant releases
Reviewing and analyzing external agreements, leases, and contracts
Assisting with corporate document updates (articles of incorporation, bylaws, etc.)
Reviewing, tracking, and processing legal invoices
Provide administrative support to the CBO
Qualifications:
- Education: Degree or certificate in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar role, with expertise in litigation, real estate, and insurance claims; nonprofit experience preferred.
- Skills: Strong initiative, self-directed with limited supervision, and effective in problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making.
- Interpersonal Abilities: Excellent communication, diplomacy, and patience when engaging with staff, contractors, and vendors.
- Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
- Attention to Detail: Skilled in data gathering, analysis, and concise report preparation.
Other Requirements and Characteristics:
- Adaptable & Grace-Filled: Able to coordinate schedules and adjust plans with grace, maintaining a calm and Christ-like demeanor in all circumstances.
- Organized & Intentional: Strong organizational skills, prioritizing tasks thoughtfully and proactively preparing for recurring ministry events and needs.
- Technology Proficient: Open to learning and using new technologies to support ministry goals effectively.
- Professional & Relational: Upholds a spirit of professionalism that reflects Kanakuk’s friendly and welcoming culture.
- Wise & Mature: Demonstrates spiritual maturity, sound judgment, and commitment to Kanakuk Ministries’ policies and procedures in all actions.
Special Requirement:
Commitment – to Christ and to the mission and vision of Kanakuk
Integrity – in all matters
Discretion – the ability to handle restricted and confidential information in a professional manner and maintain the information with total confidentiality
Discernment – the ability to use sound judgment in the decision-making process
About Kanakuk Ministries
Vision: Evangelizing and equipping the next generation to reach the world for Christ
Mission: Equip Next Generation Leaders
Kanakuk is a community of believers committed to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Christian camping and various other means. It is important that employees understand that their roles are important in the overall Goal of Kanakuk. We work together as a group to evangelize and equip the next generation to reach the world for Christ.
This job description is meant only as a guide and in no way should be considered an all-inclusive list of duties.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Branson, MO 65616: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
