Probate Administration Paralegal

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

📋 Description

• Deliver remote, on-demand assistance for client law firms on both short-term and long-term legal initiatives.

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

• Draft and submit probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and other court documents related to probate.

• Collect and arrange estate assets, financial records, and necessary documentation.

• Collaborate with personal representatives, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court officials.

• Organize court filings, hearings, and deadlines associated with probate administration.

• Create and maintain orderly probate files while juggling multiple ongoing matters.

• Take proactive steps to advance probate matters and anticipate the needs of attorneys.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Paralegal, specifically in California probate administration.

• Comprehensive knowledge of California probate processes, court regulations, and filing protocols.

• Proven experience in preparing and filing probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and other relevant court documents.

• Capability to manage probate cases from initial filing through to final distribution and estate closing.

• Familiarity with gathering and organizing estate assets, financial records, and supporting documents.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with personal representatives, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel.

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

• Ability to prepare and sustain well-organized probate files while overseeing multiple active cases.

• Knowledge of California e-filing procedures and probate case management systems.

• Outstanding drafting, organizational, and time management abilities.

• Keen attention to detail and the capability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated individual who can proactively advance probate matters and foresee attorney needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities.

• Flexible and variable remote working hours.

• Chance to become part of an established network of legal professionals.

• All resume submissions will be treated with strict confidentiality.