Remote, Contract-based Texas Estate Planning & Probate Administration Paralegal Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm•Woodlands, TX

6d•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. Due to increased demand, we are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Texas Estate Planning & Probate Administration Paralegal. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in Texas estate planning and probate administration matters.
Strong understanding of Texas probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements.
Experience drafting and preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning documents.
Experience preparing probate petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, affidavits, and related court filings.
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 executors, administrators, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel.
Experience coordinating court filings, hearings, document execution, and probate administration deadlines.
Strong case management and calendaring skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters.
Experience with Texas e-filing procedures and legal case management systems.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong drafting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter who can work independently and proactively move matters forward with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Drafting and preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning documents.
Preparing probate petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, affidavits, and related court filings.
Managing probate matters from initial filing through final distribution and closing of the estate.
Gathering and organizing estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation.
Coordinating court filings, hearings, document execution, and probate administration deadlines.
Managing multiple active matters with strong case management and calendaring skills.
Utilizing Texas e-filing procedures and legal case management systems.
Communicating effectively with clients, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel.