Divisional Paralegal

Join a mission-driven legal team where precision, service, and impact come together. 

The Salvation Army Potomac Division is seeking a Divisional Paralegal to support estate administration, employment matters, commercial contracts, and legal coordination. Acting as a key liaison between leadership, legal counsel, and external partners, this role ensures all legal operations are handled with accuracy, professionalism, and care.

Position Details 

• Position Title: Divisional Paralegal 

• Department: Legal 

• Location: Potomac Divisional Headquarters 

• Reports To: General Secretary 

• FLSA Status: Exempt 

• Schedule/Hours: Full-time  

• Work Environment: Office-based role with occasional travel as needed. 

What You’ll Do 

• Oversee the Estates and Legacy Coordinator's administration of estate and probate matters, verifying accountings, asset liquidations, and records to ensure full receipt of beneficial interests.

• Review commercial contracts, leases, and real estate documents to identify key business terms, flag areas of concern, track deadlines, and route for leadership approval.

• Support employment matters, lawsuits, and subpoenas by conducting legal research, organizing discovery materials, drafting correspondence and pleadings, and assisting with mediation preparation.

• Coordinate case tracking, compliance deadlines, and board approvals while serving as a key liaison between Divisional leadership, Territorial Headquarters, outside counsel, fiduciaries, and external partners.

• Develop and deliver training and guidance to field officers and staff on proper legal document processing and reporting requirements.

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. 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. 

• 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.).

Employee Benefits:  

• Holiday & Paid Time Off 

• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental discounts 

• Supplemental Insurance Available 

• Voluntary Life Insurance & more! 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Education and Experience 

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 required, 

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

Licenses and Certifications: 

Valid state driver’s license. 

Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certification is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled