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Elite Virtual Assistants

Paralegal - Estate and Probate (Hybrid)

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  • Full Time
  • $85,000 - $95,000/year
  • Remote
  • Greenwood Village, CO
March 24, 2026 Paralegal Trusts & Estates

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, proactive, and analytical Paralegal to support a growing estate planning and probate practice. This is a critical role within a two-attorney firm, requiring someone who can manage complex matters, think independently, and provide exceptional client service.

This position goes beyond administrative support—you will play a key role in advancing cases, supporting sophisticated planning strategies, and working directly with high-net-worth clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage probate matters from open to close, ensuring deadlines and filings are met
  • Draft estate planning documents, pleadings, petitions, and related legal documents
  • Assist in preparation of Federal Estate and Gift Tax Returns (Forms 706 and 709)
  • Maintain and analyze asset tables, creditor tables, and financial data
  • Support trust funding, including deeds, assignments, asset transfers, and ownership retitling
  • Coordinate with clients, financial advisors, and other professionals
  • Communicate directly with clients in a professional, empathetic, and responsive manner
  • Identify missing information, anticipate next steps, and proactively move matters forward
  • Assist with business succession planning, real estate transfers, and entity structuring
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality work product across all deliverables
Qualifications
  • This is a hybrid role; candidates located near Greenwood Village, Colorado are strongly preferred, as occasional in-office presence may be required.
  • Experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with the ability to work with financial data and spreadsheets
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to producing error-free work
  • Ability to think critically, adapt to changing circumstances, and apply knowledge across matters
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working with high-net-worth clients and sensitive information
  • Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance
Technology & Tools

Experience with or willingness to learn:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel proficiency required)
  • Practice Panther
  • Monday.com
  • IntakeQ
  • The Form Tool (Doxsera)
  • OneDrive and document management systems
  • Various legal, tax, and workflow automation tools

This is a high technology-forward firm, and comfort with systems and process improvement is essential.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

  • Proactive and solutions-oriented
  • Highly organized and detail-driven
  • Client-focused with strong emotional intelligence
  • Comfortable taking ownership and working with autonomy
  • Curious, growth-minded, and eager to continuously learn
  • Able to anticipate needs and act without constant direction
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience
  • Billable hours target: 1,300
  • 4 weeks PTO (including 6 sick days)
  • Health insurance reimbursement up to $250/month
  • 401(k) with safe harbor match
What Success Looks Like

30 Days:

  • Understand firm systems, workflows, and quality standards
  • Begin completing drafting and probate tasks with accuracy
  • Communicate effectively with clients on routine matters

60 Days:

  • Manage portions of estate planning and probate matters independently
  • Support tax return preparation and asset tracking
  • Proactively identify issues and manage deadlines

90 Days:

  • Independently manage complex matters with minimal oversight
  • Produce polished, client-ready work
  • Improve efficiency, communication, and overall client service
Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing firm where your work directly impacts clients and outcomes. You will be trusted, supported, and given the autonomy to grow while contributing to meaningful, sophisticated legal work.

Salary
  • $85,000 - $95,000/year


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