Remote, Contract-based California Probate Administration Paralegal Opportunity – 10+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

The Freelance Firm is seeking a qualified California Probate Administration Paralegal for remote, on-demand support for client law firms across the country. This role requires deep knowledge of California probate procedures and filing rules, with the ability to manage petitions, inventories, accounts, and related court documents from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a paralegal in probate, strong drafting and organizational skills, and excellent communication with personal

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Paralegal experience

California probate procedures

Court filings

E-filing

Client communication

Tools

Probate case management systems

Job description

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!

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.