Divisional Paralegal (7835)

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental discounts

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory seeks a Divisional Paralegal to support estate and probate matters, contracts, and employment issues. You will coordinate documents, conduct legal research, and maintain accurate records while liaising with counsel, leadership, field offices, and government agencies.

Ideal candidates bring paralegal education, certification, and 3+ years of experience, with strong organizational skills and professional judgment in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent education.
Paralegal certification preferred.
Strong research and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support administration of legal documents, estate & probate matters, employment matters, contracts, lawsuits, subpoenas, and other files.
Conduct legal research, organize materials, track deadlines, and maintain records.
Liaise with counsel, leadership, offices, agencies and partners on legal matters.
Assist with estate/probate documentation, asset information, and accountings.
Review contracts, flag issues, and ensure proper routing.
Support employment matters and mediation/litigation tasks as needed.
Provide training and guidance on legal document processes and reporting.
Supervise the Legal/Legacy Coordinator and monitor progress.

Skills

Paralegal cert

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication

Timeline management

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certification

Job description

Description

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!

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.