284 Paralegal Specialist jobs in Fredericksburg,VA

Education: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field is required; or related equivalent experience.
Experience: A minimum of five years related experience in program management or related field is required.
Requires strong computer skills.
In this role worldwide deployment is a condition of employment.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.
Mobile staff must be ready to deploy whenever called upon, and to do so are required to meet and maintain specific medical and other readiness requirements.
Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.
To maintain readiness, staff must: Maintain all medical and security requirements.
Completes all trainings and requirements to maintain casework proficiency, to include working shifts and participating in readiness drills.
Responds to emergency, surge, and disaster situations, as needed.
Some positions are designated as “Mobile” and subject to unique job requirements.
In addition to those responsibilities, this special workforce is also required to deploy on short term temporary assignments, serving alongside military members who are deployed to designated theaters of operations anywhere in the world.
Mobile SAF Mobile Staff perform the same basic job responsibilities as non-mobile staff in regions.
Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.
Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work.
May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.
Engage in annual deployment familiarization program to include trainings and meetings.
When activated to deploy, participate in additional trainings and meetings to prepare for deployment.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for supporting military members with the physical stamina and emotional capacity to live and work alongside deployed military members in harsh climates and difficult environments.
SAF/IS employees are servant leaders supporting deployed military members through difficult and challenging issues.
Candidates need to thrive on service and teamwork.
Candidates must be adaptable with an ability to manage through ambiguity engaging others in problem solving complex issues.
Adaptability: Successful candidates must adjust to new situations quickly and have the ability to tackle the challenges these situations present.
Independent Problem Solving: Successful candidates are capable of handling high-pressure situations by knowing who to engage in dialogue and up with actionable solutions
Teamwork: Successful candidates have the ability to collaborate with team members, volunteers, and military personnel to achieve SAF/IS mission.
Servant Leader: Successful candidates must be leaders who out others and the mission first. Someone who understands that deployment is a hardship, and our mission is to support our military personnel in uncomfortable situations and circumstances.