Remote Probate & Guardianship Paralegal (Contract)

Thefreelancefirm; Boca Raton (FL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freelance Firm in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Florida Probate and Guardianship Paralegal for contract work, 6–10 hours per week, at $30 per hour. This remote role supports our client Florida Law Firm with probate administration and litigation support.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of law firm experience, strong probate knowledge, and proficiency with Clio. You will manage files from start to finish, prepare petitions and notices, and keep deadlines on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of law firm experience.
• Strong Florida probate and guardianship administration experience.
• Experience opening and managing probate cases independently.
• Knowledge of Florida probate and guardianship procedures.
• Experience preparing probate petitions, notices, and accountings.
• Familiarity with contested probate matters and civil litigation forms.
• Experience with Clio case management software.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage new probate administration files from start to finish.
• Prepare probate petitions, notices, and other court documents.
• Identify and inventory estate assets.
• Send required notices and obtain proof of service.
• Calendar deadlines and monitor case progress.
• Prepare final accountings for estates and guardianships.
• Prepare petitions for court approval of expenses.
• Assist with contested probate matters and litigation documents.
• Schedule hearings and coordinate court filings.
• Maintain and organize case files using Clio.
• Independently manage assignments and follow up on outstanding matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive

Tools

Clio

Job description

The Freelance Firm in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Florida Probate and Guardianship Paralegal for contract work, 6–10 hours per week, at $30 per hour. This remote role supports our client Florida Law Firm with probate administration and litigation support.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of law firm experience, strong probate knowledge, and proficiency with Clio. You will manage files from start to finish, prepare petitions and notices, and keep deadlines on track.