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The Freelance Firm, LLC•Mississippi State, MS

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Firm is a national network of experienced, high-level freelance attorneys and paralegals providing remote, on-demand support for legal projects for client law firms. Due to increased demand, we are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Mississippi Estate Planning / Probate Attorney with experience handling estate-related real property matters. Remote work hours will vary but are expected to be approximately 5+ hours per week.

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Mississippi
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience
Strong experience in estate planning, probate, and/or estate administration
Experience handling estate-related matters involving Mississippi real property
Familiarity with deeds, property ownership, title issues, and transfers of real property
Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
Ability to independently evaluate and resolve estate-related property issues
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
Self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment

Responsibilities

Provide legal support on Mississippi estate planning and probate matters
Address real property issues that arise in connection with estate planning and probate matters
Review deeds, title information, ownership records, and other property-related documents
Advise on the proper handling or transfer of Mississippi real property as part of an estate plan
Assist with probate and estate administration matters involving real estate
Draft and review wills, trusts, deeds, probate documents, and other estate-related documents
Conduct legal research regarding Mississippi probate, estate, and real property issues
Collaborate with attorneys to resolve property-related issues necessary to move estate planning matters forward