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Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal

Woven Legal

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United States , Miami

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Salary:

30.00 - 31.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Join Woven Legal LLC as a Part Time Estate Planning Paralegal and embrace the flexibility of a fully remote role. This position offers you the freedom to design your work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly. Earn competitive pay while engaging in meaningful work that directly impacts clients' lives. This role invites you to leverage your problem-solving skills and customer-centric mindset in a supportive, fully remote setting. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional service, all while maintaining your integrity and fostering an abundant thinking approach.

Job Responsibility:

  • gather essential data related to current estate plans and assessing assets
  • draft wills, codicils, trust agreements, and necessary amendments
  • manage the preparation and recording of powers of attorney
  • locate witnesses for wills and notify heirs about probate proceedings
  • publish notices to interested parties
  • order vital public records
  • collect asset information for tax returns
  • handle ancillary administrations
  • maintain estate financial records
  • prepare claims for insurance proceeds
  • ensure compliance with trust provisions
  • communicate regularly with beneficiaries
  • manage expectations
  • coordinate with other professionals for a seamless estate planning process

Requirements:

  • strong background as a paralegal working estate planning
  • Probate and Guardianships
  • excellent organizational skills
  • proficiency in legal software and tools relevant to estate management
  • strong analytical abilities
  • effective communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • proactive problem-solving mindset

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
Remote work
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