Paralegal, Trusts and Estates at American Red Cross in Washington, DC

Paralegal, Trusts and Estates Location: Washington, DC Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. The American Red Cross is seeking 2 Paralegals to support our trusts and estates team. This position is part-time (20 hours per week). The work location for these 2 part-time Paralegals is Washington, DC.  This IS NOT a remote position. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: This Paralegal will draft legal and business communication documents, handle routine administrative trusts and estates legal matters and provide legal support to trusts and estates team. Prepare agreements, documents and correspondence related to trusts and estates matters. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD: 1. Provide routine administrative support to attorneys. 2. Provide routine assistance in preparing correspondence. 3. provide general support to managing attorney and other paralegals with close supervision. 4. Coordinate and assist paralegals with preparing standard drafts of contracts, legal correspondence and other documents. 5. open and close matters, upload checks, review incoming mail to determine type of matter and other duties as assigned. The hiring range for this position (Washington, DC) is $ 32.50 per hour. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: High School or equivalent with completion of Paralegal Certificate Program or bachelor’s degree in related field required. Experience: Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Ability to establish and maintain relationships within and across lines of business. Basic research, verbal and written communication skills. Must possess basic decision-making and interpersonal skills with a sense of professional discretion. Exercises some judgment and effective time management regarding priorities. Committed to professionalism and collegiality. Ability to be collaborative, adaptive, resourceful. * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ​ Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. 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