Remote Estate Planning Paralegal (Legal Support)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Fully Remote

Schedule: Monday–Friday | U.S. Eastern Time Business Hours

Compensation: Competitive and Based on Experience

Support a Growing New York Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm

Estate & Elder Law Solutions is a well-established New York law firm dedicated exclusively to estate planning and elder law. For more than 15 years, we've helped individuals and families protect their assets, preserve their legacies, and prepare for the future through thoughtful legal planning and exceptional client service.

We're looking for an experienced Remote Estate Planning Paralegal located outside the United States to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a legal professional who enjoys preparing legal documents, conducting research, organizing complex case files, and supporting attorneys behind the scenes.

This is a fully remote position where you'll play an important role in helping our attorneys deliver accurate, high-quality estate planning and probate services to clients across New York.

What You'll Do

As our Estate Planning Paralegal, you'll support attorneys throughout the estate planning process by preparing documents, organizing case files, conducting legal research, and ensuring every matter progresses efficiently.

Don't meet every preferred qualification? We still encourage experienced legal professionals with strong drafting skills to apply.

What Makes You Successful

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Loves producing accurate, high-quality legal work.
• Enjoys drafting and organizing legal documents.
• Learns new legal concepts quickly.
• Takes ownership of assignments.
• Works well independently while collaborating with attorneys remotely.
• Thrives in a deadline-driven legal environment.
• Is proactive, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Estate & Elder Law Solutions?

At Estate & Elder Law Solutions, you'll become part of a collaborative legal team focused on helping families plan for the future with confidence. We value professionalism, precision, and continuous learning, and we're committed to creating an environment where talented legal professionals can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact.

If you're looking for a long-term remote opportunity supporting experienced estate planning attorneys, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help families protect what matters most.

Responsibilities:

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, living wills, and related estate planning documents.
• Assist with probate and trust administration matters.
• Prepare legal forms, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Organize and maintain electronic client files.
• Review legal documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Conduct legal research using online legal research platforms.
• Gather and organize financial and client information needed for estate planning.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of legal tasks.
• Coordinate with attorneys regarding revisions and document updates.
• Assist with document execution and client follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive client information.
• Support attorneys with additional legal and administrative projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• We're seeking someone who is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Experience preparing legal documents and managing case files.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong legal drafting and proofreading abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Comfortable working during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a professional remote workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Estate Planning
• Probate
• Elder Law
• Trust Administration
• Real Estate Law
• Corporate Law
• Contract Drafting
• Transactional Law
• Supporting U.S.-based law firms
• WealthCounsel
• Clio
• MyCase
• Smokeball
• Filevine
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• LexisNexis
• Westlaw

Estate and Elder Law Solutions is a New York-based law firm serving clients throughout Queens, Manhattan, and the surrounding communities. Our practice focuses exclusively on estate planning and elder law, helping individuals and families protect their assets, care for loved ones, and prepare for the future through personalized legal planning.

We're committed to providing exceptional legal service while building a team of talented professionals who value integrity, collaboration, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.