The Freelance Firm, LLC
Remote, Contract-based California Probate Administration Paralegal Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week
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.
- 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!
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