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

The Freelance Firm, LLC • Walnut Creek, CA

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 client law firms. Due to increased demand, they are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated California Estate Planning / Probate / Trust Administration Paralegal. The remote work hours are expected to be approximately 6–10 hours per week.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in California estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters
• Strong experience supporting trust administration, including drafting and organizing trust administration documents and execution of trust plans
• Solid understanding of estate planning and probate administration processes and procedures
• Ability to manage and organize files, ensuring matters are progressing efficiently
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive estate and trust matters
• Ability to support growing firms with general paralegal assistance across estate planning and probate workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work independently

Responsibilities

• Provide remote, on-demand support for short-term and long-term legal projects for client law firms
• Support trust administration, including drafting and organizing trust administration documents and execution of trust plans
• Manage and organize files, ensuring matters are progressing efficiently
• Support growing firms with general paralegal assistance across estate planning and probate workflows
• Manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
• Take initiative and work independently
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and clients

What This Job Offers

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