Probate Administration Paralegal - State of Florida
Probate Administration Paralegal - State of Florida
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14-11-2024
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5years
Monthly Salary
$ $ 30 - 30
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-11-2024
Job Description
This is a remote position.
This position is a virtual contract 1099 position that is open to Paralegals in the United States only. Please do not apply if you are not living in the United States.
The ideal candidates will have experience in the areas of 1) Probate & Probate Administration. Candidates must have experience with Florida State Probate Law and Procedure. Florida resident preferred but not required if proof of Floridabased experience can be shown. Must reside in the EST Time Zone.
Bilingual in English / Spanish is HIGHLY preferred. Experience with MiamiDadte County Probate forms HIGHLY preferred.
This client will eventually want to transition or hire someone for a fulltime inoffice position with benefits. If you are interested in this please let us know. Bilingual in English /Spanish is required for the fulltime in office position.
Candidates should be proficient in the drafting collection and organization of documents forms and information from various cases at the firm meeting with and assisting clients via phone Zoom or Google Meet obtaining necessary records & reports drafting pleadings and discovery calendaring deadlines on a firm calendar etc. Candidates should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases organized in an online database.
The perfect candidates are proactive detailedoriented team players with the ability to work well independently and maintain a high level of attention to all details and timeliness of deadlines.
Must send a cover letter resume and references to be considered.
Hours and Compensation
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week with a potential for more hours in the future.
Compensation: Compensation is $30 per hour. Payroll is bimonthly and this is a 1099 contract position.
Responsibilities
Draft Probate/Probate Administration documents obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies be familiar with all aspects of Probate Law in the State of Florida.
Review and edit legal documents pertaining to Probate / Probate Administration Law in the State of Florida.
EFiling.
Calendaring probate deadlines.
Meeting with clients via phone or zoom when necessary.
Create and maintain electronic case files.
Facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders.
Conduct legal research.
Communication with clients attorneys opposing counsels judicial offices etc.
Software
The firm uses Clio / Lexis for Forms / Dade County Smart Forms
Candidate must have their own Microsoft office and Adobe programs
Qualifications
Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5 years
Status must be a fulltime freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee
Daytime availability Monday Friday in the time zone that the client operates
Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal certificate
8 GB or more RAM with strong preference for 16 GB; SSD preferred especially if RAM is on the lower end preferred
Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro preferred
Requirements
Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5 years.
Status must be a fulltime freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee.
Daytime availability Monday Friday in the time zone the client operates.
Bachelors degree or Paralegal certificate.
8 GB or more RAM with strong preference for 16 GB; SSD preferred especially if RAM is on the lower end preferred.
Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro preferred.
Ability to draft Probate/Probate Administration documents obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies be familiar with all aspects of Probate Law in the State of Florida.
Ability to review and edit legal documents pertaining to Probate / Probate Administration Law in the State of Florida.
Ability to calendar probate deadlines.
Ability to meet with clients via phone or zoom when necessary.
Ability to efile.
Ability to create and maintain electronic case files.
Ability to facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders.
Ability to conduct legal research.
Ability to communicate with clients attorneys opposing counsels judicial offices etc.
Benefits
$30 Per Hour.
Freelance Contract Status.
Make your own hours as long as you have daytime availability Monday Friday in the time zone that the client operates.
Work from home.
Work with a great company.
Join a modern paralegal agency that promotes freelance work from home opportunities.
Employment Type
Full Time
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