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Remote, Contract-based California Probate Administration Paralegal Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in California probate administration matters
  • Strong understanding of California probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
  • Experience preparing and filing probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and other probate-related court documents
  • Ability to manage probate matters from initial filing through final distribution and closing of the estate

Responsibilities

  • Gathering and organizing estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation
  • Coordinating court filings, hearings, and probate administration deadlines
  • Preparing and maintaining organized probate files while managing multiple active matters
  • Using California e-filing procedures and probate case management systems

Key facts

Other skills

  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication

About the company

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The Freelance Firm

Staffing & Recruiting

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
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
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 California Probate Administration Paralegal.

Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Paralegal Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in California probate administration matters
  • Strong understanding of California probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
  • Experience preparing and filing probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and other probate-related court documents
  • Ability to manage probate matters from initial filing through final distribution and closing of the estate
  • Experience gathering and organizing estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation
  • Strong client communication skills, including working with personal representatives, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel
  • Experience coordinating court filings, hearings, and probate administration deadlines
  • Ability to prepare and maintain organized probate files while managing multiple active matters
  • Experience with California e-filing procedures and probate case management systems
  • Exceptional drafting, organizational, and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter who can proactively move probate matters forward and anticipate attorney needs

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.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!






Salary: Negotiable - TBD

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