Junior Probate Paralegal (7457)

The Salvation Army; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays with Pay

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Atlanta, GA seeks a Junior Probate Paralegal to provide administrative and paralegal support across estate and trust files, from intake to closure. Reporting to the In-House Advisor for Estate, Trust and Probate, you will organize confidential files and assist with reviewing legal documents and routine correspondence.

You will also conduct basic legal research under supervision and support special projects, deadlines, and coordination with outside counsel and internal

Qualifications

• An associate degree in paralegal studies or related field.
• Two years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal office, preferably with exposure to estate and trust administration.
• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Travel ability

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic filing

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: THQ-Business Services - Atlanta, GA 30329

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Job Category: Business Operations

Job Overview

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.

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 Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays with Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan and more!

Qualifications

• An associate degree in paralegal studies or related field,
• Two years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal office, preferably with exposure to estate and trust administration,
• 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 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.

Certifications

• Paralegal Certification from an ABA-accredited school
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Notary Public preferred.

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