The Freelance Firm - Contract-based, Remote Florida Probate and Guardianship Paralegal Opportunity – 6–10 Hours per Week – $30 per Hour

The Freelance Firm, LLC • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Firm is seeking a qualified, experienced, and reliable Florida Probate and Guardianship Paralegal to support a client Florida law firm with ongoing probate administration, case management, and litigation support. This contract-based opportunity is expected to begin at approximately 6–10 hours per week, with pay starting at $30 per hour. The role involves independently managing probate assignments and cases, maintaining files in Clio, and following up on outstanding matters and deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of law firm experience.
• Strong Florida probate and guardianship administration experience.
• Experience opening and managing probate cases independently.
• Knowledge of Florida probate and guardianship procedures.
• Experience preparing probate petitions, notices, and accountings.
• Familiarity with contested probate matters and civil litigation forms.
• Experience with Clio case management software.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Highly responsive, reliable, and proactive.
• Ability to take initiative and independently manage cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage new probate administration files from start to finish.
• Prepare probate petitions, notices, and other court documents.
• Identify and inventory estate assets.
• Send required notices and obtain proof of service.
• Calendar deadlines and monitor case progress.
• Prepare final accountings for estates and guardianships.
• Prepare petitions for court approval of expenses.
• Assist with contested probate matters and litigation documents.
• Schedule hearings and coordinate court filings.
• Maintain and organize case files using Clio.
• Independently manage assignments and follow up on outstanding matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed