What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Litigation position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
This position is responsible for:
Researching, analyzing, tracking, and managing the workflow process associated with legal cases, mediations, Agency complaints, arbitration proceedings, and any other legal process/proceeding. Reviews billable hours by case and ensures that they are properly invoiced. Compiles legal documents from various sources for multiple cases. Prepares trial records and ensures legal proceeding deadlines are met. Analyzes incoming legal documents. Assists Divisions in communications with outside attorneys. Compiles all pleadings filed with the courts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares pleadings and responses, updates files within the internal database, manages the calendar for legal matters, organizes legal files, corresponds with the clerks of court, corresponds with Divisions and external legal counsel, ensures the legal department and Divisions are following internal procedures, collaborates with internal and external legal counsel and other team members as necessary, schedules mediation and/or hearings, notifies Territorial Legal Director, Assistant Legal Director, and Legal Administrator of approaching deadlines, attends weekly meetings and updates attorneys and Legal Administrator of active matters, and performs e-discovery.
- Updates interim status reports to the Territorial Legal Director, Assistant Territorial Legal Director/In-House Counsel, and field units.
- Reviews some litigation matters that pertain to the estate or trust in order to determine The Salvation Army’s interest and whether escalation of the matter to the Assistant Territorial Legal Director/In-House Counsel is appropriate.
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.
- Must be able to travel.
Employee Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans and more!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or closely related field with three (3) years of relevant work experience in a professional environment as a paralegal, litigation experience preferred, and court room experience required OR
- Associate’s degree required with five (5) years of relevant work experience in a professional environment as a paralegal, litigation experience preferred OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Paralegal Certification preferred
- Notary Public preferred
- Valid State Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
