Remote, Contract-based, California Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal Opportunity

<p><b>Welcome to The Freelance Firm!</b><br></p> <p>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.<br></p> <p>Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated <b>California Estate Planning / Probate / Trust Administration Paralegal</b>.<br></p> <p>Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately <b>6–10 hours per week</b>.<br></p> <p><b>Paralegal Requirements:</b><br></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in California estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters<br></li> <li>Strong experience supporting trust administration, including drafting and organizing trust administration documents and execution of trust plans<br></li> <li>Solid understanding of estate planning and probate administration processes and procedures<br></li> <li>Ability to manage and organize files, ensuring matters are progressing efficiently<br></li> <li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive estate and trust matters<br></li> <li>Ability to support growing firms with general paralegal assistance across estate planning and probate workflows<br></li> <li>Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients<br></li> <li>Proven ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines<br></li> <li>Self-starter who can take initiative and work independently<br></li> </ul> <p>Our Paralegal pay rate starts at <b>$30/hour</b>.<br></p> <p>We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!<br></p> <p>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.<br></p> <p>Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.<br></p> <p>Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.comto learn more about us and the services we provide!</p><br><br>

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