Remote Paralegal - PH (CA Probate with Estate Planning)

We are looking to hire a remote Legal Assistant who will work for a CA-based law firm specializing in probate with estate planning. The perfect candidate will have 5 years of experience, but we're willing to work with someone who has 3+ years of experience. Our client would like to work with someone who thinks like a lawyer and less like an assistant.

• Responsibilities Assist lawyers with legal services
• Conduct legal research and studies
• Think critically, understand tasks and initiative to incorporate feedback.
• THINK AND WORK LIKE A LAWYER
• Desire to learn niche areas and master the same – Supplemental Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, etc.
• Respond to Clients
• Competency with legal drafting. - Probate, Conservatorship, Trust Admin, Estate Plans, Deeds
• English proficient
• Fill out meticulous forms.
• Desire to learn and practice in this field
• Know how to work with redlines and return comments
• Basic understanding of CA law regarding Trusts and Wills
• Experience in using Westlaw Form Builder or similar software that allows paralegals and lawyers plug client details into the software to generate the most appropriate legal document
• Perform other related tasks
• Education BS in Legal Management, AB in Paralegal Studies, Law, or Political Science
• Law graduates / practicing lawyers are welcome to apply

Schedule: Mon-Fri, shift is to be discussed by the client. But definitely 40 hours per week

Benefits: full remote, weekends off, health insurance, 6 paid US holidays, birthday leave*, paid time-off*