Remote, Contract-based Florida Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal Opportunity –

The Freelance Firm, LLC is hiring a Florida Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal for remote, contract-based work. The firm is a national network of freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for short-term and long-term legal projects for client law firms. This role is for a paralegal with at least five years of experience in both Florida estate planning and probate matters.

What you will do

• Prepare and draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, living wills, and other estate planning documents
• Prepare probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and related court filings
• Manage probate matters from initial filing through final distribution and closing of the estate
• Gather and organize estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, personal representatives, financial institutions, and the courts
• Coordinate document signings, witnessing, notarization, and execution of estate planning documents
• Monitor deadlines and manage multiple active matters
• Handle electronic court filings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

What they are looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal with direct experience in both Florida estate planning and probate matters
• Strong understanding of Florida estate planning, probate administration, court procedures, and filing requirements
• Experience preparing and drafting estate planning documents and probate filings
• Ability to manage probate matters from initial filing through final distribution and closing
• Experience gathering and organizing estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation
• Experience communicating professionally with clients, beneficiaries, personal representatives, financial institutions, and the courts
• Experience coordinating document signings, witnessing, notarization, and execution
• Strong calendaring and case management skills, with the ability to monitor deadlines and manage multiple active matters
• Experience with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and electronic court filings
• Experience with estate planning software such as WealthCounsel, Westlaw Form Builder, or similar platforms is preferred
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and excellent drafting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who can work independently and proactively manage matters with minimal supervision

Pay and hours

Pay starts at $30 per hour. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10 or more hours per week.

Location

The role is remote and based in the United States. The employer lists Fort Lauderdale, Florida as its location.

About The Freelance Firm

The Freelance Firm is a national network of experienced, high-level freelance attorneys and paralegals. The firm provides remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for client law firms. It is interviewing for this position due to increased demand.

How to respond

Respond with your resume. The firm will contact you for a 30-minute online meeting within the next two days to answer questions about The Freelance Firm and this opportunity. Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.