Estate Planning Paralegal

Outsourced; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 648,000 - 792,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced Quality Assured Services Inc. (ISO Certified) is seeking an Estate Planning Paralegal for a homebased, full-time role in the Philippines.

You will draft estate planning documents such as revocable trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related deeds using firm templates and drafting standards. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience drafting estate planning documents, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high-volume

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience drafting estate planning documents.
• Experience using legal drafting software.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents using WealthCounsel and the firm’s drafting standards.
• Prepare grant deeds and related real property transfer documents.
• Draft business assignment documents after reviewing operating agreements.
• Independently manage a high-volume estate planning caseload while meeting deadlines.
• Revise and update estate planning documents based on attorney or Lead Paralegal feedback.
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and quality across all drafted legal documents.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Caseload management

Tools

WealthCounsel

Job description

Estate Planning Paralegal (Homebased)

Outsourced Quality Assured Services Inc. (ISO Certified)

Job Description

Estate Planning Paralegal (Homebased) – Outsourced Quality Assured Services Inc. (ISO Certified)

Full time

Salary starts at P60,000!

Client Overview

Under the direction of the firm's attorneys and Lead Paralegal, the Estate Planning Paralegal is responsible for preparing high-quality, accurate estate planning documents while effectively managing an individual caseload. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate within a team environment.

The ideal candidate is committed to producing comprehensive, error-free estate planning documents, including revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, durable powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, HIPAA authorizations, grant deeds, and business assignment documents. The paralegal must also be comfortable drafting documents using the firm's preferred templates, language, and drafting standards.

Reporting Relationship

The Estate Planning Paralegal reports directly to the assigned attorneys and the Lead Paralegal. Employment and overall performance management are overseen by the firm's Founding Attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents using WealthCounsel and the firm's preferred drafting standards.
• Prepare grant deeds and related real property transfer documents.
• Draft business assignment documents after reviewing business operating agreements.
• Independently manage a high-volume estate planning caseload while meeting established deadlines.
• Revise and update estate planning documents based on attorney or Lead Paralegal feedback.
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and quality across all drafted legal documents.

Core Tasks

Daily

• Review new estate planning assignments and prioritize workload accordingly.
• Prepare estate planning document drafts.
• Draft deeds, business assignments, and other funding-related documents.
• Revise documents as directed by attorneys or the Lead Paralegal.

Weekly

• Provide progress updates to the Lead Paralegal and assigned attorneys regarding active matters.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience drafting estate planning documents.
• Experience using legal drafting software.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience using WealthCounsel.
• Experience in Probate and Trust Administration.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Complete estate planning drafts within one week of the matter being designated as "Ready to Draft."
• Respond to all internal communications within 24 business hours.
• Keep attorneys and the Lead Paralegal informed of work progress and case status.
• Produce accurate, high-quality legal documents with minimal revisions or errors.
• Record 100% of billable and non-billable time entries in Clio by the end of each business day.