Junior Probate Paralegal (7457)

Job Details Job Location: THQ-Business Services - Atlanta, GA 30329 Position Type: Full Time Regular Job Category: Business Operations Job Overview Reporting to the In-House Advisor for Estate, Trust and Probate, this role provides administrative and paralegal support throughout the lifecycle of assigned estate and trust files, from intake and document review through ongoing monitoring, annual file reviews, correspondence, and closure activities. The Junior Probate Paralegal will organize and maintain confidential legacy files and department databases; assist with reviewing legal documents to identify The Salvation Army’s potential interest; prepare routine correspondence, legal requisitions, Board of Trustee materials, workflow steps, and other required documentation; and conduct basic legal research under supervision. Key Responsibilities Legal research under supervision. The position also supports legacy-related litigation activities, including deadline tracking, court calendars, document collection, discovery support, subpoena responses, trial materials, invoice tracking, and coordination with outside counsel and internal divisions. This role serves as a point of contact for general inquiries from divisions and departments regarding estate, trust, and legacy matters, while appropriately escalating complex or legal questions to the In-House Advisor or other department leadership. The Junior Probate Paralegal will also assist with TAG and other special projects, including Legal Tracker uploads, project tracking, document routing, and assigned cleanup or file-management initiatives. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to interpret, analyze, and compute numbers. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Must be able to travel. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a normal office environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with weather changes. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Holidays with Pay Life Insurance Retirement Plan and more! Qualifications An associate degree in paralegal studies or related field, Two years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal office, preferably with exposure to estate and trust administration, Must have a high level of proficiency with writing, technology, including Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other internet research tools, a thorough understanding of the discovery process relative to ESI collection, processing, and management, and the ability to handle multiple caseloads with competing deadlines is required. Must have a high level of proficiency with writing, technology, including Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other internet research tools. A thorough understanding of the discovery process, including ESI collection, processing, and management, and the ability to handle multiple caseloads with competing deadlines are required. Certifications Paralegal Certification from an ABA-accredited school Valid State Driver’s License Notary Public preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army