Junior Probate Paralegal

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Payroll Account; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays with pay

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Payroll Account is seeking a Junior Probate Paralegal to support estate, trust, and legacy matters from intake to closure. The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities include assisting with legal documents, Board materials, and legacy-related litigation support, plus collaboration with internal teams and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree in paralegal studies or related field and paralegal certification.
• Two years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal office, preferably in estate and trust administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, Westlaw and internet research tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and paralegal support through lifecycle of estate and trust files.
• Review documents to identify Salvation Army’s potential interest; prepare routine correspondence and board materials.
• Support legacy-related litigation activities, including deadline tracking and discovery support.

Skills

Strong writing

Excellent organization

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal Certification (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

This position is responsible for:Reporting to the In-House Advisor for Estate, Trust and Probate, this role provides administrative and paralegal support throughout the lifecycle of assigned estate and trust files, from intake and document review through ongoing monitoring, annual file reviews, correspondence, and closure activities.The Junior Probate Paralegal will organize and maintain confidential legacy files and department databases; assist with reviewing legal documents to identify The Salvation Army’s potential interest; prepare routine correspondence, legal requisitions, Board of Trustee materials, workflow steps, and other required documentation; and conduct basic legal research under supervision.Key Responsibilities:legal research under supervision. The position also supports legacy-related litigation activities, including deadline tracking, court calendars, document collection, discovery support, subpoena responses, trial materials, invoice tracking, and coordination with outside counsel and internal divisions.This role serves as a point of contact for general inquiries from divisions and departments regarding estate, trust, and legacy matters, while appropriately escalating complex or legal questions to the In-House Advisor or other department leadership. The Junior Probate Paralegal will also assist with TAG and other special projects, including Legal Tracker uploads, project tracking, document routing, and assigned cleanup or file-management initiatives.The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to manage multiple files, deadlines, and priorities with accuracy and professionalism. Strong written communication, legal research, records-management, technology, and customer-service skills are essential. The candidate for this position should embrace working in a team setting and be receptive to any guidance and/or instructions provided by management.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Ability to interpret, analyze, and compute numbers.Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations.Ability to keypunch information into a computer.Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.Must be able to travel.Working Conditions:Work is performed in a normal office environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with weather changes.Employee Benefits:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Time OffHolidays with PayLife InsuranceRetirement Plan and more!An associate degree in paralegal studies or related field,ANDTwo years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal office, preferably with exposure to estate and trust administration,ANDMust have a high level of proficiency with writing, technology, including Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other internet research tools, a thorough understanding of the discovery process relative to ESI collection, processing, and management, and the ability to handle multiple caseloads with competing deadlines is required.Must have a high level of proficiency with writing, technology, including Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other internet research tools. A thorough understanding of the discovery process, including ESI collection, processing, and management, and the ability to handle multiple caseloads with competing deadlines are required.CertificationsParalegal Certification from an ABA-accredited schoolValid State Driver’s LicenseNotary Public preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled