Full-Time Virtual Paralegal

Equivity, Inc.

5d•Remote

About The Position

Equivity is hiring an experienced virtual paralegal to join a legal practice that depends on consistent, detail-oriented paralegal support. This is a full-time position requiring live, on-demand availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET. Candidates with experience in litigation, probate, family law, elder law, or other court-driven practice areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants from any U.S. state are welcome. In this role, you will act as a critical support partner to attorneys handling court-driven matters that involve financial documentation, protective proceedings, and related filings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of recent paralegal experience in litigation, probate, family law, elder law, or other court-driven practice areas
Comfortable drafting court pleadings and managing matters across multiple jurisdictions
Experience with e-filing systems and document-intensive workflows; familiarity with Clio is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional phone presence
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple active matters simultaneously
Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment while remaining responsive during core business hours
Reliable home office setup with secure internet and phone access

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicaid, Medicaid eligibility issues, or 5-year lookback documentation (including bank statements and asset reports) is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Draft petitions and supporting pleadings for Guardianships and Conservatorships in states such as New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Nebraska, etc.
Prepare cover letters to Interested Parties for service of Notices of Hearing and Citations, including:
Creating USPS labels
Coordinating mailings
Drafting and filing Certificates of Service
Open and manage cases in court e-filing systems, including uploading pleadings and supporting documents
Prepare verification letters and subpoenas to banks and financial institutions in response to Requests for Information from the Department of Social Services (DSS)
Coordinate mailing and faxing of subpoena and verification packages
Conduct phone follow-ups with banks, institutions, and agencies regarding:
Verification requests
Status of Fair Hearings
Other case-related inquiries
Order death certificates from courts and agencies as needed
Calendar hearings, deadlines, and follow-up dates
Request bank, property, and asset reports from investigators
Arrange for service of process through process servers when required
Perform general administrative and case-support tasks, including internet research, drafting routine correspondence, and document organization