Remote, Contract-based, Oregon Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal Opportunity

The Freelance Firm, LLC • Portland, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Firm is 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 their client law firms. Due to increased demand, they are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Estate Planning / Probate Paralegal. This is a remote, contract-based opportunity with expected work hours of approximately 0–5 hours per week, with potential for growth over time.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Clio or similar case management software

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and revising estate planning documents with a high level of accuracy
• Organizing and managing estate planning and probate files efficiently
• Supporting case management, including tracking deadlines, scheduling, and maintaining organized files
• Providing general support to supplement an existing legal team and improve workflow efficiency
• Providing client updates and gathering necessary information
• Reviewing documents for final attorney approval
• Managing multiple matters simultaneously
• Taking initiative and working independently
• Communicating proactively and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees