Probate paralegal

Megan M. Kelly, Attorney at Law, P.A. (MMK); Naples (FL); Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Megan M. Kelly, Attorney at Law, P.A. (MMK) seeks a Probate Paralegal to support attorneys with probate case management in a remote contract role. Responsibilities include drafting probate documents, preparing court filings, and managing case files and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has probate/estate administration knowledge, strong written and oral communication, and experience with e-filing and case management software. Remote work requires high organization and independence.

Qualifications

• Foundational probate/estate administration knowledge.
• Draft petitions, notices, inventories, and accounts in probate matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, courts, and third parties.
• Experience locating statutes, rules, and case-specific information; verify accuracy of documents.
• Experience as probate/estate planning paralegal or legal assistant is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize probate documents and filings for court submission.
• Manage probate case files and deadlines to ensure timely progress.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties to gather information and provide status updates.
• Coordinate execution of documents and ensure compliance with state/local rules.
• Conduct legal and factual research and review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain reliability in a remote environment and manage multiple probate matters concurrently.

Skills

Legal Doc Prep

Communication skills

Research skills

Document Review

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Court e-filing systems

Case management software

Job description

Company Description Megan M. Kelly, Attorney at Law, P.A. (MMK) is a boutique law firm founded in 2018 that focuses on personalized legal planning for individuals, families, and businesses. The firm serves clients across Florida, Colorado, and Washington, D.C., offering tailored guidance in estate and probate matters. MMK emphasizes close collaboration with clients to understand their unique needs and long-term goals. Team members work in a detail-oriented, client-centered environment that values professionalism, integrity, and clear communication.

Role Description The Probate Paralegal will support attorneys with all aspects of probate case management in a contract, remote role. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and organizing probate documents, preparing filings for court submission, and managing case files and deadlines. The role involves communicating with clients, courts, and other parties to gather information, provide status updates, and coordinate document execution. The Probate Paralegal will conduct legal and factual research, review documents for accuracy and completeness, and ensure compliance with relevant state and local rules. This role requires consistent, reliable availability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple probate matters concurrently.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess foundational knowledge in Law related to probate, estate administration, and relevant state procedures.
• Candidates should possess skills in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting petitions, notices, inventories, accountings, and other probate forms.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear written correspondence with clients, courts, and third parties.
• Candidates should possess Research skills for locating statutes, rules, and case-specific information, as well as Document Review skills for verifying accuracy and completeness.
• Relevant experience as a probate or estate planning paralegal, legal assistant, or similar role is beneficial.
• Familiarity with court e-filing systems and case management software is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment are essential.
• A paralegal certificate or appropriate education, and prior work in a law firm setting, are highly advantageous.