Divisional Paralegal

Location:  The Florida Division – Lutz, Florida

About this opportunity:

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:

• Coordinates, as necessary, all aspects of the estate/probate process, including coordinating for the disposition of decedents’ remains, meeting with family members, making funeral/memorial service arrangements, marshalling assets, making and keeping records of all transactions and accountings, arranging for legal counsel to the estate, performing all related estate functions necessary to the proper and appropriate administration of estates, etc. to bring such estates to completion.
• Reviews commercial contracts and be able to identify major areas, clauses, and business terms for both Divisional Leadership and Territorial Headquarters staff.  This will include documenting areas of concern and suggest resolutions.  Documents major contract deadlines and provides the information to the relevant Officer and/or employee.
• Arranges for legal counsel to assist the Division, as needed -, e.g., mediations, trials, counsel, various legal matters, etc.; maintains follow up with legal counsel regarding status of items.  Coordinates with legal consultants organized in monitoring and managing the estate process of certain estates and trusts of which The Salvation Army is beneficiary.
• Works closely with the  Divisional Headquarters Development Team and may be called upon as needed to assist the Planned Giving and Resource Development Departments to fulfill their purpose in cultivating donor clients to the benefit of The Salvation Army.

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
• Three years’ progressively responsible paralegal work experience with specialized experience in estate/probate, employment law and contract administration are required with supervisory experience preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

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.

 Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

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

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period:  April 8, 2025 – April 21, 2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled