Probate Paralegal

VirtueStaff

. Manage and process probate cases from initial opening through completion, ensuring timely progression and accuracy.

Posted 11/6/2026contractRemote • Philippines, Panama, Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, PakistanMid-LevelSenior💰 $12,000 - $18,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing probate cases, including drafting and filing court documents, while maintaining effective communication with clients and legal representatives. Proficient in utilizing legal practice management tools and ensuring compliance with U.S. probate law.

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Probate Paralegal ExperienceState-Specific Probate Court FormsLegal Practice Management PlatformsOrganizational SkillsProfessional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Probate Case ManagementDrafting Legal PleadingsFiling Court PetitionsTime TrackingDocument Assembly

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationClient Interaction Skills

Tools & Technologies

LawcusAcuityGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

U.S. Probate LawEstate AdministrationCourt DocketsStatutory Filing Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and process probate cases from initial opening through completion, ensuring timely progression and accuracy.
Draft, assemble, and file required probate court petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, and supporting legal pleadings.
Monitor court dockets, statutory filing deadlines, and scheduled probate hearings.
Maintain consistent communication with personal representatives, executors, and beneficiaries regarding case status, documentation requests, and next steps.
Respond to client inquiries, provide regular matter updates, and coordinate with attorneys on substantive legal issues.
Track billable and non-billable time accurately within firm practice systems.
Organize electronic case files, manage task workflows, and log follow-up actions systematically.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience working as a Probate Paralegal within U.S. probate law and estate administration.
Demonstrated ability to complete and submit state-specific probate court forms and pleadings independently.
Proficiency with legal practice management platforms (Lawcus), scheduling software (Acuity), Google Workspace (Gmail), and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Strong organizational, calendar management, and time-tracking capabilities.
Professional telephone and written communication skills suitable for client and court interactions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work From Home
Performance Bonus