Divisional Paralegal (8438)

Paycom - ATS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental discounts

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Divisional Paralegal to support the Legal department with estate and probate matters, contract administration, and employment law tasks. The role is office-based with occasional travel and reports to the General Secretary.

You will coordinate and manage legal documents, conduct research, track deadlines, and liaise with counsel, leadership, and external partners to ensure accuracy and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies with required paralegal certification; bachelor’s degree in legal studies preferred.
• At least three years paralegal experience, preferably with estate/probate, employment law, and contract administration.

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.

Skills

Legal document management

Contract administration

Estate/probate knowledge

Employment law familiarity

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent; 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 legal team where precision, service, and impact come together.

Position Details

Position Title: Divisional Paralegal

Department: Legal

Location: Potomac Divisional Headquarters

Reports To: General Secretary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule/Hours: Full-time

Work Environment: Office-based role with occasional travel as needed.

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.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

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.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled