Legal Assistant II Estates Database Specialist

Overview The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services. The Legal Department at our Eastern Territorial Headquarters has an opening for a Legal Assistant II Estates Database Specialist. The Estates Database Specialist maintains the computerized legacy system for the Eastern USA Territory. The position requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and is onsite in West Nyack, NY. Responsibilities u2022 Update and process all existing legacy cases and all existing planned giving cases in the territorial legacy computer program. u2022 Analyze testamentary documents determining pertinent information that reflects The Salvation Armyu2019s interest, i.e., bequests, and updating the territorial legacy computer program to reflect the same. u2022 Prepare estate advice forms for deposit batches from Finance Department. u2022 Record all estate distributions and allocations for estates, third part trusts and planned giving legacies in the territorial legacy computer program. u2022 Contact Divisional staff and outside third parties concerning verification of information in the territorial legacy program. u2022 Create 3rd Party Trust Tab for all u201cNewu201d Trusts. Notify Senior Estates Specialist to complete missing information, i.e., Code keys, percentages, etc. u2022 Update information in 3rd Party Trust Tab in territorial legacy computer program. u2022 Consult with Assistant Legal Secretary and Supervisor of Estate Processing to assure the smooth operation of the territorial legacy computer program. u2022 Obtain closed estate information as needed from Content Navigator and Microfilm. u2022 Update the follow-up database, as needed, to bring case issues to the attention of Senior Estate Specialist. u2022 Serve as back-up for the Estates Specialist and Document Specialist as needed. u2022 Assist Supervisor of Estate Processing with opening and distribution of Legal Department mail on an as-needed basis. u2022 Assist Supervisor of Estate Processing with maintaining Royalty Database. u2022 Assist the Legal Secretary and Assistant Legal Secretary as requested to maintain the smooth flow of information both within and outside of the Legal Department. Qualifications u2022 Bachelor's degree u2022 7-10 years of related experience u2022 High degree of computer knowledge and experience u2022 General secretarial skills What We Offer u2022 Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits u2022 TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees u2022 Additional life insurance options for employees u2022 On-site cafeteria u2022 Paid Time Off u2013 Vacation, Sick, Personal days u2022 403(b) retirement savings plan u2022 Non-contributory Pension Plan u2022 Free, on-site Fitness Center u2022 Federal holidays u2022 Opportunities to give back and support our communities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. u3000 Job LocationsUS-NY-West Nyack Job ID 2025-14484 Category Legal Compensation Min USD $34.06/Hr. Compensation Max USD $36.81/Hr. Type Regular Full-Time

Created: 2025-10-04