Estate Planning Paralegal

Estate & Elder Law Solutions Law Offices of Irina Yadgarova PLLC; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 12,398 - 13,776; Full time

Job summary

Estate & Elder Law Solutions is seeking a fully remote Estate Planning Paralegal to support attorneys with drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents. The role requires organizing client files, conducting research, and ensuring deadlines are met, all within U.S.

Eastern Time business hours. We require at least 2 years of paralegal experience, strong drafting skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Experience drafting estate planning documents.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proficient with legal research and document management.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, living wills, and related documents.
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters.
• Prepare legal forms, correspondence, and supporting documents.
• Organize and maintain electronic client files.
• Review legal documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct legal research using online platforms.
• Gather and organize financial and client information for estate planning.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Coordinate with attorneys regarding revisions and document updates.
• Assist with document execution and client follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information.
• Support attorneys with additional legal and administrative projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Independent worker

Excellent English communication

Time management

Tools

WealthCounsel

Clio

MyCase

Smokeball

Filevine

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Remote Estate Planning Paralegal (Legal Support) – Employment Type: Full-Time; Location: Fully Remote; Schedule: Monday–Friday (U.S. Eastern Time); Business Hours: Competitive and based on experience.

About the Firm

Estate & Elder Law Solutions is a well-established New York law firm dedicated exclusively to estate planning and elder law. For more than 15 years, we help individuals and families protect their assets, preserve their legacies, and prepare for the future through thoughtful legal planning and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, living wills, and related estate planning documents.
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters.
• Prepare legal forms, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Organize and maintain electronic client files.
• Review legal documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Conduct legal research using online legal research platforms.
• Gather and organize financial and client information needed for estate planning.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of legal tasks.
• Coordinate with attorneys regarding revisions and document updates.
• Assist with document execution and client follow‑up.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive client information.
• Support attorneys with additional legal and administrative projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented, organized, dependable and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced remote environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Experience preparing legal documents and managing case files.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong legal drafting and proofreading abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized with strong time‑management skills.
• Comfortable working during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
• Reliable high‑speed internet and a professional remote workspace.
• Preferred: Experience in estate planning, probate, elder law, trust administration, real estate law, corporate law, contract drafting, transactional law.
• Preferred: Familiarity with WealthCounsel, Clio, MyCase, Smokeball, Filevine, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, LexisNexis, Westlaw.

Compensation

$9 – $10 hourly, based on experience.