Role overview

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with strong Estate Planning and Probate Administration experience
Proven ability to review and revise estate planning documents with a high level of accuracy
Strong organization and file-management skills for estate planning and probate matters; experience with case management tasks (deadlines, scheduling, maintaining organized files)
Excellent client communication, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setting

Responsibilities

Support estate planning and probate case management, including tracking deadlines, scheduling, and maintaining organized files
Review and revise estate planning documents with attention to accuracy for final attorney approval
Provide general support to the legal team to improve workflow efficiency and client communications
Communicate proactively with clients and team, managing multiple matters remotely and independently

Key facts

Remote from: Oregon (USA)
Fixed term
Senior (5-10 years)
Paralegal
English

Hard skills

Care Management Probate Laws Estate Planning Calendar Management Estate Planning File Management Process Improvement Clion Case Management Tools Business Communication Organizational Structure

Other skills

Ability To Meet Deadlines
Professional Communication
Multitasking
Detail Oriented

About the company

The Freelance Firm

Legal Services

Freelance legal support designed to make law firms more efficient, more productive and more profitable. Our network of specialized freelance attorneys provide on-demand support for solo practitioners and boutique law firms. The Freelance Firm is a network of freelance attorneys that provide wide-ranging, affordable legal services designed to make law firms more efficient, more productive and more profitable. We develop custom solutions for each law firm we work with, providing support to help achieve their objectives and maximize the benefits for their individual practice.

Company details

Company typeSmall startup

IndustryLegal Services

Company size0 - 1

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Job description

Welcome to The Freelance Firm!

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Estate Planning / Probate Paralegal.

Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 0–5 hours per week, with potential for growth over time.

Paralegal Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with strong experience in Estate Planning and Probate Administration
Experience reviewing and revising estate planning documents with a high level of accuracy
Strong understanding of estate planning language, structure, and procedures
Ability to organize and manage estate planning and probate files efficiently
Experience supporting case management, including tracking deadlines, scheduling, and maintaining organized files
Ability to provide general support to supplement an existing legal team and improve workflow efficiency
Strong client communication skills, including providing updates and gathering necessary information
Meticulous attention to detail, especially when reviewing documents for final attorney approval
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Self-starter who can take initiative and work independently
Proactive and professional communication skills
Experience with Clio or similar case management software (preferred but not required)

Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you for a 30-minute online meeting in the next two days to answer all of your questions about The Freelance Firm and this opportunity.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.

Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.comto learn more about us and the services we provide!

Salary: Negotiable - TBD