Probate Paralegal – 1099 Contractor

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and draft probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, fiduciary documents, and related court filings.

• Manage probate cases from the initiation of the estate to the final distribution and closure.

• Draft and revise estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and associated materials.

• Prepare correspondence, engagement letters, and communications for clients.

• Collaborate with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, financial institutions, title companies, and court personnel.

• Monitor court deadlines and uphold accurate case calendars.

• Organize and maintain electronic client files and legal records.

• Assist attorneys in gathering estate assets, preparing inventories, and organizing supporting documents.

• Schedule client meetings and aid in managing the attorney's calendar.

• Uphold strict confidentiality while exhibiting exceptional attention to detail.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Probate Paralegal or Legal Assistant.

• Extensive experience in managing probate administration from estate opening to final closure.

• Proficient in drafting probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, fiduciary documents, and related court filings.

• Experience in estate planning, including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.

• Strong knowledge of probate court procedures and filing requirements.

• Experience in direct communication with clients, courts, financial institutions, and fiduciaries.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Outstanding organizational, proofreading, and time management skills.

• Capability to independently prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software such as Clio, MyCase, or similar platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements