Legal Assistant II Estates Database Specialist
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Job Location:
West Nyack, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
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
Update and process all existing legacy cases and all existing planned giving cases in the territorial legacy computer program.
Analyze testamentary documents determining pertinent information that reflects The Salvation Armys interest i.e. bequests and updating the territorial legacy computer program to reflect the
same.
Prepare estate advice forms for deposit batches from Finance Department.
Record all estate distributions and allocations for estates third part trusts and planned giving legacies in the territorial legacy computer program.
Contact Divisional staff and outside third parties concerning verification of information in the territorial legacy program.
Create 3rd Party Trust Tab for all New Trusts. Notify Senior Estates Specialist to complete missing information i.e. Code keys percentages etc.
Update information in 3rd Party Trust Tab in territorial legacy computer program.
Consult with Assistant Legal Secretary and Supervisor of Estate Processing to assure the smooth operation of the territorial legacy computer program.
Obtain closed estate information as needed from Content Navigator and Microfilm.
Update the follow-up database as needed to bring case issues to the attention of Senior Estate Specialist.
Serve as back-up for the Estates Specialist and Document Specialist as needed.
Assist Supervisor of Estate Processing with opening and distribution of Legal Department mail on an as-needed basis.
Assist Supervisor of Estate Processing with maintaining Royalty Database.
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
Bachelors degree
7-10 years of related experience
High degree of computer knowledge and experience
General secretarial skills
What We Offer
Generous Medical Dental Vision Benefits
TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees
Additional life insurance options for employees
On-site cafeteria
Paid Time Off Vacation Sick Personal days
403(b) retirement savings plan
Non-contributory Pension Plan
Free on-site Fitness Center
Federal holidays
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Databases
- IT Experience
- Presentation Skills
- Information Management
- SQL
- Relational Databases
- Microsoft SQL Server
- LMS
- Postgresql
- Database Administration
- Oracle
- DynamoDB
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
