Divisional Paralegal (7835)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Potomac Division is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-minded Divisional Paralegal to support a broad range of legal matters, including estate and probate administration, employment-related matters, commercial contracts, and legal document coordination. This role serves as a key liaison among Divisional leadership, Territorial Headquarters, legal counsel, field offices, government agencies, and external partners to help ensure legal matters are handled with accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and care. The Divisional Paralegal plays an important role in protecting organizational interests, supporting responsible stewardship, and helping advance the mission of The Salvation Army through careful legal coordination and trusted professional support. The ideal candidate will bring technical paralegal skill, sound judgment, compassionate professionalism, and a commitment to serving others with integrity.

Requirements

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.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally within the Division as needed.
Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certification is required.

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.
Supervise the Legal/Legacy Coordinator by assigning work, monitoring progress, providing instruction, and supporting performance accountability.