Junior Probate Paralegal: Estate & Trust Support

NACBA; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; 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 seeks a Junior Probate Paralegal to provide administrative and paralegal support across estate and trust files, from intake to closure. The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and e-filing, with familiarity in estate/trust administration and a paralegal certification preferred. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field (required).
• Two years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal office, preferably with exposure to estate and trust administration.
• Proficiency with writing, technology, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and internet research tools; strong understanding of ESI discovery; ability to manage multiple caseloads with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research under supervision and support legacy-related litigation activities (deadlines, calendars, document collection, discovery, subpoenas, trial materials, invoices, coordination with outside counsel).
• Serve as a point of contact for divisions/departments on estate, trust, and legacy matters; escalate complex questions to leadership; assist with special projects and file-management initiatives.
• Maintain organized, confidential records and demonstrate strong written communication, records-management, and customer-service skills, with a team-oriented mindset.

Skills

Legal research

Estate & Trust

Document review

Communication

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks a Junior Probate Paralegal to provide administrative and paralegal support across estate and trust files, from intake to closure. The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and e-filing, with familiarity in estate/trust administration and a paralegal certification preferred. Travel may be required.