Remote, Contract-based California Probate Administration Paralegal Opportunity –

The Freelance Firm, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Freelance Firm, LLC is a national network of experienced, high-level freelance attorneys and paralegals providing remote, on-demand support for legal projects. We are interviewing for a California Probate Administration Paralegal with extensive experience in probate matters and filing requirements.

Remote hours are variable, averaging 10+ hours per week. Ideal candidates have strong drafting abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to manage probate matters from filing to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience with direct work in California probate administration matters.
• Strong understanding of California probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements.
• Experience preparing and filing probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and related documents.
• Ability to manage probate matters from initial filing through distribution and closing of estate.
• Experience organizing estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation.
• Strong client communication, including working with personal representatives, beneficiaries, banks, and court personnel.
• Experience coordinating court filings, hearings, and probate deadlines.
• Maintain organized probate files while handling multiple matters.

Skills

Legal experience

California probate knowledge

Drafting

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Case management software

E-filing systems

Job description

Category: Legal Location: San Diego California United States

Welcome to The Freelance Firm! 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.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated California Probate Administration Paralegal . Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Paralegal Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in California probate administration matters
• Strong understanding of California probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
• Experience preparing and filing probate petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, and other probate-related court documents
• Ability to manage probate matters from initial filing through final distribution and closing of the estate
• Experience gathering and organizing estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation
• Strong client communication skills, including working with personal representatives, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and court personnel
• Experience coordinating court filings, hearings, and probate administration deadlines
• Ability to prepare and maintain organized probate files while managing multiple active matters
• Experience with California e-filing procedures and probate case management systems
• Exceptional drafting, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who can proactively move probate matters forward and anticipate attorney needs

Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour .

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!