Divisional Paralegal

This position is responsible for:

Plans, coordinates, supervises, evaluates and participates in the administration of a broad range of legal documents requiring paralegal oversight to support the Division specializing estate and trust estate gifts, employment matters and commercial contracts. Serves as liaison with legal counsel and provides paralegal assistance between Legal Counsel, Governmental Agencies, Divisional Headquarters and Territorial Headquarters.  Assists all field offices with training/knowledge of the proper administration of legal documents. May supervise and coordinate activities of support staff. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Researches and examines law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, ,  and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, EEOC charges, wills, agency complaints, contracts, buy-sell agreements, closing papers, deeds, and trust instruments for review, approval, and use by Attorney.

• Reviews all subpoenas received within the Division; delivers or directs delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action; obtains appropriate related information for further review or discussion at the Divisional and Territorial level.

• Reviews all lawsuits received within the Division, coordinates appropriately, monitors and gathers facts along with documentation, etc.; prepares recommendations for the Divisional Finance Board and Board of Trustees.

• Participates in mediations on behalf of The Salvation Army when assigned and to ensure that decisions and information shared is within assigned instructions.

• Prepares affidavits of documents and maintains document file

• Works directly with the Divisional Administration, local corps officers, program directors, and Territorial Headquarters to properly administer legal documents on behalf of the Division. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing including the providing of clear instructions to employees.

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.).

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.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in paralegal studies or equivalent formal paralegal education with a Paralegal Certification is required with a bachelor’s degree in legal studies preferred, AND

• Three years’ progressively responsible paralegal work experience with specialized experience in estate/probate, employment law and contract administration are required with supervisory experience preferred, OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certification is required

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled