The Freelance Firm - Contract-based, Remote Florida Probate and Guardianship Par
About this role
Location: Boca Raton Florida United States
Welcome to The Freelance Firm!
We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.
Our client Florida Law Firm has an opportunity for a qualified, experienced, andreliableFlorida Probate and Guardianship Paralegalto provide ongoing probate administration, case management, and litigation support.
This is a contract-based opportunity expected to start at approximately6–10 hours per week.
Paralegal 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
Paralegal Requirements:
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
Strong organizational and case management skills
Excellent communication and attention to detail
Highly responsive, reliable, and proactive
Ability to take initiative and independently manage cases and deadlines
Our Paralegal pay rate starts at$30 per hour.
We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!
Please respondto this emailwith your resume and we will contact you within the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.
Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.
Please visit our website atto learn more about us and the services we provide!
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