Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal

Jobgether; France; Remote; EUR 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an experienced Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal to support U.S. attorneys with estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. This fully remote role requires precise drafting, strong organizational skills, and flawless communication.

You will work with attorneys, clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other stakeholders during U.S. business hours, ensuring timely, accurate handling of client matters and case progression.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional experience as a paralegal or attorney.
• Experience with U.S. estate planning and probate law preferred.
• Strong drafting and document preparation capabilities.
• Proficient in English with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools used for legal drafting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and organize estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney).
• Draft probate petitions, pleadings, notices, and court filings.
• Assist with probate proceedings, trust and estate administration.
• Coordinate information about estate assets and distributions.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and others.
• Prepare correspondence and filing packages; monitor deadlines.
• Maintain organized digital case files and records.
• Coordinate document execution, notarization, and signing procedures.
• Conduct legal research related to estate planning and probate.

Skills

Legal drafting

Paralegal experience

English proficiency

Case management

Attention to detail

AI tools like ChatGPT

Communications skills

Research abilities

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Join a U.S. legal team as an Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal, supporting attorneys with estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. In this fully remote role, you will help prepare essential legal documents, coordinate case administration, and ensure accurate, timely handling of client matters. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. Your expertise in U.S. estate law procedures and legal drafting will contribute to smooth case progression and reliable client support. This opportunity is suited to an experienced legal professional who values precision, organization, and clear communication. The position offers a remote working environment with consistent availability during U.S. business hours.

Accountabilities

• Prepare, draft, and organize estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related legal paperwork.
• Draft probate petitions, pleadings, notices, inventories, accountings, court filings, and supporting documentation.
• Assist attorneys with probate proceedings, trust administration, and estate administration.
• Gather and organize information about estate assets, liabilities, beneficiaries, heirs, and distributions.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other relevant parties to obtain information and provide case updates.
• Prepare correspondence, legal forms, filing packages, and other case-related documentation.
• Monitor deadlines, court dates, filing requirements, and key case milestones to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized digital case files and records.
• Coordinate document execution, notarization, and estate planning signing procedures.
• Conduct legal research related to estate planning, probate, trusts, and estate administration.
• Use legal case management and document management systems while following established procedures and quality standards.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer, or attorney.
• At least two years of experience working with a U.S. estate planning and/or probate law firm.
• Practical experience in estate planning, probate, trust administration, or estate administration.
• Demonstrated ability to draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate pleadings, and court filings.
• Experience working directly with U.S. attorneys and clients.
• Familiarity with U.S. probate procedures and court filing requirements.
• Strong legal writing, document preparation, case management, and deadline-tracking skills.
• Experience using legal case management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based business tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and professional reliability.
• A stable employment history, ideally with at least two years in each previous role.
• Advanced practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
• Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment, and a quiet home office.
• Availability during U.S. business hours and a commitment to a long-term remote position with a U.S. law firm.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Full-time or part-time opportunity.
• Compensation of $14 per hour.
• Opportunity to support U.S. legal professionals across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters.