Divisional Paralegal

Salvation Army; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental discounts

Supplemental Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Divisional Paralegal in Alexandria, VA to support estate and probate administration, employment-related matters, and contract work. You will coordinate legal files, conduct research, and liaise with lawyers, leadership, and external partners.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal certification, at least three years of experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent formal paralegal education with required paralegal certification; bachelor’s degree in legal studies preferred.
• At least three years of progressively responsible paralegal experience, preferably with estate/probate, employment law, and contract administration experience.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, organize, and track legal documents, court materials, contracts, deadlines, and related correspondence.
• Excellent communication, follow-through, confidentiality, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with attorneys, officers, employees, advisory organization members, community partners, and families involved in estate matters.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally within the Division as needed.
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the administration of legal documents, estate and trust matters, employment-related matters, commercial contracts, lawsuits, subpoenas, and other legal files.
• Conduct legal research, organize case materials, track deadlines, prepare correspondence and documents for review, and maintain accurate legal records.
• Serve as a professional liaison with legal counsel, Territorial Headquarters, Divisional leadership, field offices, attorneys, fiduciaries, government agencies, and external partners.
• Support estate and probate administration by coordinating documentation, asset-related information, accountings, communications, and related follow-up.
• Review commercial contracts, identify key clauses and business terms, document areas of concern, and help ensure appropriate routing and follow-up.
• Assist with employment matters, including file management, basic legal research, settlement documentation support, mediation preparation, and litigation-related tasks as assigned.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to field officers and staff regarding legal document processes and reporting requirements.
• Supervise the Legal/Legacy Coordinator by assigning work, monitoring progress, providing instruction, and supporting performance accountability.

Skills

Legal document management

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Relationship building

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certification

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies (preferred)

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: PMC-Divisional HQ - Alexandria, VA 22314
Job Category: Business Operations

Join a mission-driven team where precision, service, and impact come together.

The Salvation Army Potomac Division is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-minded Divisional Paralegal to support a broad range of legal matters, including estate and probate administration, employment-related matters, commercial contracts, and legal document coordination. This role serves as a key liaison among Divisional leadership, Territorial Headquarters, legal counsel, field offices, government agencies, and external partners to help ensure legal matters are handled with accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and care.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and support the administration of legal documents, estate and trust matters, employment-related matters, commercial contracts, lawsuits, subpoenas, and other legal files.
• Conduct legal research, organize case materials, track deadlines, prepare correspondence and documents for review, and maintain accurate legal records.
• Serve as a professional liaison with legal counsel, Territorial Headquarters, Divisional leadership, field offices, attorneys, fiduciaries, government agencies, and external partners.
• Support estate and probate administration by coordinating documentation, asset-related information, accountings, communications, and related follow-up.
• Review commercial contracts, identify key clauses and business terms, document areas of concern, and help ensure appropriate routing and follow-up.
• Assist with employment matters, including file management, basic legal research, settlement documentation support, mediation preparation, and litigation-related tasks as assigned.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to field officers and staff regarding legal document processes and reporting requirements.
• Supervise the Legal/Legacy Coordinator by assigning work, monitoring progress, providing instruction, and supporting performance accountability.

Why This Role Matters

The Divisional Paralegal plays an important role in protecting organizational interests, supporting responsible stewardship, and helping advance the mission of The Salvation Army through careful legal coordination and trusted professional support. The ideal candidate will bring technical paralegal skill, sound judgment, compassionate professionalism, and a commitment to serving others with integrity.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may require occasional travel where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

Employee Benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental discounts
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent formal paralegal education with required paralegal certification; bachelor’s degree in legal studies preferred.
• At least three years of progressively responsible paralegal experience, preferably with estate/probate, employment law, and contract administration experience.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, organize, and track legal documents, court materials, contracts, deadlines, and related correspondence.
• Excellent communication, follow-through, confidentiality, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with attorneys, officers, employees, advisory organization members, community partners, and families involved in estate matters.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally within the Division as needed.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certification is required.

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