Divisional Paralegal

at  The Salvation Army

Location: Florida Divisional Headquarters, Lutz, FL
Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Exempt
Pay Range: $57,693.48 – $64,902.88/yr

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Available
• Optional Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

To learn more about The Salvation Army, click here!
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: 10/17/2024 – 11/01/2024
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/Disable
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army

Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with business leaders on critical contract- and legal-related matters, including proactively educating clients on contract review and submission processes. Interprets existing contracts and advise on contract interpretation issues.

• What we are looking for in you

Researches and examines law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to review legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, EEOC charges, wills, agency complaints, contracts, buy-sell agreements, closing papers, deeds, and trust instruments. 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. Communicates receipt of subpoena to the Field staff, providing instructions on how to respond. Communicates receipt of subpoenas to Territorial Legal Department and receives instructions on sending requested documents. If necessary, retain legal counsel to assist in defending a subpoena’s requests.
In coordination with the Divisional Legacy Director, assists administrative staff in reviewing bank statements and records to verify and to the greatest degree possible ensures that The Salvation Army receive its full beneficial interest due under the terms of the applicable Will or Trust.

Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with business leaders on critical contract- and legal-related matters, including proactively educating clients on contract review and submission processes. Interprets existing contracts and advise on contract interpretation issues.

• What we are looking for in you:

B.S. in Paralegal Studies is preferred. Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in paralegal studies or equivalent formal paralegal education with a Paralegal Certification is acceptable 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, Experience working in a legal setting is crucial to understand the processes of litigation and how the courts function or Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.