Remote Fractional Probate Paralegal Job at Elite Virtual Assistants, Los Angeles, CA

  • Elite Virtual Assistants
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Who We Are

Elite Virtual Assistants (EVA) provides experienced, U.S.-based legal assistants and paralegals to law firms across the country. Our mission is simple: allow attorneys to focus on practicing law while we provide highly skilled legal professionals who become trusted extensions of their teams.

We partner with firms that value professionalism, initiative, accountability, and exceptional client service. Our legal professionals work directly with attorneys in a variety of practice areas, providing meaningful support while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships.

How Our Placement Process Works

Elite Virtual Assistants partners with law firms across the United States to connect experienced legal professionals with remote contract opportunities. By applying, you'll be considered for both this opportunity and future positions that align with your experience and qualifications.

While we carefully match candidates with our clients' needs, submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment. Candidates selected to move forward will participate in our screening process and may be presented to one or more clients for consideration. 

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal to support a busy and growing law firm. The ideal candidate has substantial hands-on experience with probate administration, is highly organized, communicates professionally with clients, and can confidently manage multiple active matters with minimal supervision.
Must know California law!

 

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and draft probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, fiduciary documents, and related court filings.

  • Manage probate matters from estate opening through final distribution and closing.

  • Draft and revise estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents.

  • Prepare correspondence, engagement letters, and client communications.

  • Coordinate with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, financial institutions, title companies, and court personnel.

  • Monitor court deadlines and maintain accurate case calendars.

  • Organize and maintain electronic client files and legal records.

  • Assist attorneys with gathering estate assets, preparing inventories, and organizing supporting documentation.

  • Schedule client meetings and assist with attorney calendar management.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Probate Paralegal or Legal Assistant.

  • Extensive experience handling probate administration from opening an estate through final closing.

  • Experience drafting probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, fiduciary documents, and related court filings.

  • Estate planning experience, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.

  • Strong understanding of probate court procedures and filing requirements.

  • Experience communicating directly with clients, courts, financial institutions, and fiduciaries.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Exceptional organizational, proofreading, and time management skills.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple matters independently in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software such as Clio, MyCase or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with California jurisdictions.

  • Familiarity with electronic court filing systems in California.

  • Experience with trust administration in California.

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.

** This is a part-time remote contractor (1099) position. If you are seeking full-time employment, supplemental income alongside your current full-time position, or a W-2 role, this opportunity is not the right fit.


 

Job Tags

Remote job, Extra income, Full time, Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Work at office

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