Family and Estate Planning Paralegal

February 10

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

Although this job is listed in Minnesota, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $30 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💼 Paralegal

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Alliance Virtual Solutions

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Alliance Virtual Solutions is a provider of certified paralegal and executive assistant services, specializing in document preparation and legal recruiting. They leverage their expertise to support businesses by offering virtual assistance for legal tasks and administrative needs, allowing companies to operate more efficiently and reduce overhead costs. With their proprietary Virtual Model®, they enable clients to access a skilled team of professionals on-demand, tailored to meet the specific requirements of their practices or businesses.

Legal Assistance • Document Preparation • Paralegals • Support Staff • Freelance

2 - 10 employees

Founded 2013

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

📋 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 candidate will have experience in the areas of 1) Family Law; 2) Estate Planning; and 3) Probate. • Candidates must have experience with Minnesota State Law and Procedure. • Minnesota resident preferred but not required if proof of Minnesota-based experience can be shown. • Must reside in the Central (CST) Time Zone. • Family Law is the main need, however Estate Planning and Probate are a huge plus for this 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, detailed-oriented, 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.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5+ years. • Status must be a full-time freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee. • Daytime availability, Monday - Friday in the time zone the client operates (CST). • Bachelor's 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 Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate documents, (divorce / custody, Post-Decree EP, Pre-nuptual agreements, estate / probate plans, etc.) documents, obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies, be familiar with all aspects of Family , Estate Planning and Probate Law in the State of Minnesota. • Ability to review and edit legal documents pertaining to Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law in the State of Minnesota. • Ability to calendar deadlines, schedule hearings, depositions, etc. • Ability to meet with clients via phone or zoom when necessary. • Ability to e-file, propound and answer discovery. • 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.