Divisional Paralegal (7520)

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Potomac Divisional Headquarters in the United States is seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support across estate/probate matters, employment issues, contracts, and litigation coordination.

The role works with leadership, legal counsel, government agencies, field offices, and Territorial Headquarters, requiring strong organization, confidentiality, and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies with certification required; bachelor’s in legal studies preferred.
• Three years’ progressively responsible paralegal experience in estate/probate, employment law, and contract administration.
• Supervisory experience preferred; or equivalent training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents for attorney review and use (briefs, pleadings, EEOC responses, agency complaints, contracts, deeds, closing papers, wills, trusts).
• Reviews subpoenas and coordinates delivery for review.
• Coordinates estate and probate matters including communications, asset administration, and records.
• Manages case files, tracks timelines and deadlines with tickler system.
• Reviews commercial contracts, identifies key clauses and deadlines for officers and employees.

Skills

Paralegal education

Paralegal certification

Research skills

Drafting documents

Timelines management

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies preferred

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for:

The Salvation Army Potomac Divisional Headquarters is seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to Divisional Headquarters across estate/probate matters, employment issues, contracts, litigation coordination, legal research, document preparation, and case management. The role serves as a liaison with leadership, legal counsel, government agencies, field offices, and Territorial Headquarters, requiring strong organization, discretion, communication, research, drafting, and case-tracking skills. Candidates must have formal paralegal education and certification, relevant paralegal experience, and the ability to manage deadlines in a professional office environment while carrying out responsibilities with accuracy, professionalism, compassion, and an understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, EEOC responses, agency complaints, contracts, deeds, closing papers, wills, and trust instruments for attorney review and use.
• Reviews subpoenas received by the Division, coordinates delivery to appropriate parties, and gathers related information for Divisional and Territorial review.
• Coordinates estate and probate matters, including family communications, funeral or memorial arrangements, asset administration, transaction records, accounting, legal counsel coordination, and related estate administration duties through completion.
• Manages case files, maintains documentation, records meetings and communications, tracks timelines, and monitors deadlines through an organized tickler system.
• Reviews commercial contracts, identifies key clauses, business terms, concerns, and proposed resolutions, and tracks major contract deadlines for relevant Officers and employees.

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!

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent formal paralegal education with a Paralegal Certification is required; bachelor’s degree in legal studies preferred , AND
• Three years’ progressively responsible paralegal work experience with specialized experience in estate/probate, employment law and contract administration are required with supervisory experience preferred; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid state driver’s license.

A Paralegal certification

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