Estate Planning & Probate Administration Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Deliver remote, on-demand paralegal assistance for estate planning and probate administration in Texas.

• Draft and create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and various estate planning documents.

• Prepare probate petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, affidavits, and other relevant court filings.

• Oversee probate cases from the initial filing to the final distribution and closure of the estate.

• Collect and organize estate assets, financial documents, and necessary supporting materials.

• Collaborate with executors, administrators, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court officials.

• Coordinate court filings, hearings, document execution, and deadlines associated with probate administration.

• Handle multiple active cases utilizing case management and calendaring systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Paralegal, specifically in Texas estate planning and probate administration.

• In-depth knowledge of Texas probate procedures, court regulations, and filing prerequisites.

• Proven experience in drafting and preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate planning documents.

• Experience with preparing probate petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, affidavits, and corresponding court filings.

• Ability to manage probate matters from the initial filing to the final distribution and estate closure.

• Proficient in gathering and organizing estate assets, financial records, and supportive documentation.

• Strong client communication skills, including interaction with executors, administrators, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel.

• Experience in coordinating court filings, hearings, document execution, and deadlines for probate administration.

• Excellent case management and calendaring abilities to manage multiple ongoing matters effectively.

• Familiarity with Texas e-filing processes and legal case management software.

• Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and strong drafting capabilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently and proactively advancing matters with minimal oversight.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities.

• Chance to become part of a well-established network of legal professionals.

• All resume submissions will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.