Probate Paralegal – 1099 Contractor
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Probate Paralegal supporting a growing law firm remotely. Responsible for managing probate matters and drafting legal documents with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and draft probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, fiduciary documents, and related court filings
- Manage probate matters from estate opening through final distribution and closing
- Draft and revise estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents
- Prepare correspondence, engagement letters, and client communications
- Coordinate with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, financial institutions, title companies, and court personnel
- Monitor court deadlines and maintain accurate case calendars
- Organize and maintain electronic client files and legal records
- Assist attorneys with gathering estate assets, preparing inventories, and organizing supporting documentation
- Schedule client meetings and assist with attorney calendar management
- Maintain strict confidentiality while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Probate Paralegal or Legal Assistant
- Extensive experience handling probate administration from opening an estate through final closing
- Experience drafting probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, fiduciary documents, and related court filings
- Estate planning experience, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents
- Strong understanding of probate court procedures and filing requirements
- Experience communicating directly with clients, courts, financial institutions, and fiduciaries
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational, proofreading, and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software such as Clio, MyCase or similar platforms
Benefits:
- Flexibility of remote work
- Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
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