Divisional Paralegal

Divisional Paralegal

Location: Florida Divisional Headquarters, Lutz, FL

Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Exempt

Pay Range: $67,693.48 – $74,902.88/yr

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 in estate and trust estate gifts, employment matters and commercial contracts.

Key responsibilities:

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.

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. Assigns legal counsel and prepares legal requisition for TSAMM and processes legal invoices. Tracks all legal cases and required responses along with the associated deadlines in order to ensure all involved parties and documents are ready as scheduled and required for compliance. 

Participates in mediations on behalf of The Salvation Army when assigned and ensures that decisions and information shared is within assigned authority. Assists Divisional and Territorial staff which will include all aspects of employment work including fielding calls from and assisting with settlement agreements. Assists Divisional and Territorial staff which includes all aspects of employment matters, including fielding calls from TSA retained attorneys. Assists with settlement agreements as part of a mediated settlement.

Conducts basic legal research from agency websites and other sources. Participates in all areas of employment litigation as directed by outside counsel. Drafts initial legal letters or documents for the Florida Division.  Participates in all areas of mediation activities as necessary or directed. Participates in investigations for all DHQ and field level grievances and complaints.  Responsible for completing investigation reports for DHQ and field level grievances and complaints. Review and interpret Salvation Army policy for interpretation and application. Assists the Divisional HR Director in fielding Employee Relations issues, questions, and complaints. Process all legal employment invoices from attorneys.

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.

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.

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.

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Application Submittal Period:  11/15/2024 – 11/22/2024

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– 

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