Remote - Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, and real estate matters. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong drafting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a remote work environment.

• Draft, edit, and process estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and other advanced planning documents.
• Prepare and coordinate real estate documentation, including deeds and related legal documents.
• Draft probate and trust administration filings, including petitions, notices, inventories, accountings, creditor claims, proposed distributions, and other court documents.
• Support estate and trust administration by preparing fiduciary documents, court pleadings, and required legal filings.
• Monitor and manage deadlines related to probate proceedings, court filings, tax filings, hearings, and other legal requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys on estate administration matters, including tax filings, trustee succession documentation, certificates of trust, and settlement agreements.
• Assist with contested probate and trust matters, including litigation support, discovery coordination, court filings, and hearing preparation.
• Gather financial, tax, and asset information required for estate and trust administration.
• Communicate professionally with clients, beneficiaries, financial advisors, court personnel, taxing authorities, and opposing counsel.
• Coordinate document exchange and maintain organized client and matter files.
• Accurately record billable time for assigned tasks.
• Participate in team meetings, workflow planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Delegate appropriate administrative tasks when necessary.

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting estate planning, probate, and/or trust administration.
• Strong knowledge of probate court procedures, trust administration, and legal documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Word.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat preferred.
• Experience using case management systems, document management platforms, and electronic filing systems is preferred.
• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong legal drafting and document preparation abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong client service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a remote team environment.

Compensation: $15–$20 USD/hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Full-Time | Remote