Remote, Contract-based California Probate Administration Paralegal Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
30-30 Hourly
Senior level
Legal Tech • On-Demand • Professional Services
The Role
Provide remote California probate administration support: prepare and file petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings; manage matters through final distribution; gather and organize estate assets and records; coordinate filings, hearings, deadlines, and communications with personal representatives, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and courts; maintain organized case files and use e-filing and probate case management systems.
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Welcome to The Freelance Firm!

We are 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 our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated California Probate Administration Paralegal.

Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Paralegal Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in California probate administration matters
  • Strong understanding of California probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
  • Experience preparing and filing probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and other probate-related court documents
  • 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 personal representatives, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel
  • Experience coordinating court filings, hearings, and probate administration deadlines
  • Ability to prepare and maintain organized probate files while managing multiple active matters
  • Experience with California e-filing procedures and probate case management systems
  • Exceptional drafting, organizational, and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter who can proactively move probate matters forward and anticipate attorney needs

Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you for a 30-minute online meeting in the next two days to answer all of your questions about The Freelance Firm and this opportunity.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.

Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!





Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in California probate administration matters
  • Strong understanding of California probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
  • Experience preparing and filing probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and other probate-related court documents
  • 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 personal representatives, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel
  • Experience coordinating court filings, hearings, and probate administration deadlines
  • Ability to prepare and maintain organized probate files while managing multiple active matters
  • Experience with California e-filing procedures and probate case management systems
  • Exceptional drafting, organizational, and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter who can proactively move probate matters forward and anticipate attorney needs
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The Company
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

The Freelance Firm provides on-demand freelance legal support, connecting law firms with a network of specialized freelance attorneys and paralegals to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

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