1099 - Freelance Paralegal
  • Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, New York, Georgia, and Illinois
  • Estate Planning and Probate
  • Other
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Description
Now Hiring: 1099- Freelance Paralegal (Part-Time As Needed)

Join Our Team & Grow with Us!


Best Virtual Paralegal is accepting resumes for  1099-Freelance Paralegals in multiple states, including Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, New York, Georgia, &  Illinois, for as-needed work assignments.
All positions are 5 to 20 hours per week/month as needed to start, with the opportunity to grow into full-time assignments for the right person unless otherwise specified below or in an interview.

Duties may include:

  • Experience drafting legal documents
  • Experience drafting legal documents without templates
  • Experience talking to Court Clerks
  • Client Communication
  • Knowledge of local rules for the state you practice/work
  • *5 years or more of Experience working as a paralegal
  • *Must have Experience in Estate Planning and Probate
  • #1 customer service and results-oriented
  • *Discretion and confidentiality
  • *Be willing to grow & adapt to fast team environment
  • *Use of CRM software, ability to quickly learn new software
  • *Experience taking/processing online payments


Requirements
Duties may include 

  • Experience drafting legal documents
  •  Experience Efiling 
  • Experience drafting discovery 
  • Experience with Client Communication.
  • Knowledge of local rules for the state you practice/work
  • *5 years or more of experience working as a paralegal
    *Must have experience in Estate Planning and Probate
  • #1 customer service and results-oriented
  • *Discretion and confidentiality
  • *Be willing to grow & adapt to fast team environment
  • *Use of CRM software, ability to quickly learn new software
  • *Experience taking/processing online payments
  • *Dedicated work computer with virus protection, VPN, firewall, and professional email
  • *Must be available during business hours M-F for client interactions
  • *Must sign an NDA, Confidential Agreement, noncompete, and other legal documents
    *If you are employed full-time or on contract with another firm, you must provide a written waiver/authorization to freelance with us.

Ideal candidates for all our positions are required to possess specific sought-after qualifications, coupled with a minimum of 5 or more years of experience working in-house as a paralegal with an additional minimum of 2 or more years of experience as an independent contractor (1099) IRS filing status unless otherwise stated in the position.

Before submitting your resume and other materials, please view our employment eligibility checklist to ensure you meet the basic requirements. Please note: the list may not contain all the requirements for all positions. 

Submissions are not accepted without a resume, cover letter, letter of interest, three professional references from attorneys, and a rate sheet for services. Best Virtual Paralegal may verify references before scheduling interviews. To qualify for any career opportunities, candidates must have specific qualifications, skills, technology, software, workspace requirements, and legal documentation.


Benefits

  • *Very competitive pay
  • *1099-Employee discount
  • *Flexible schedule
  • *Professional development assistance
  • Part-time hours, the potential for full-time assignments
  • *1099, remote position
  • *Work with amazing Clients and a collaborative Paralegal Team!
  • **We need people who are motivated, can communicate well, are detailed, self-managed, and look ahead.**
  • Please, no private messages. No agencies or recruiters. No phone calls. No entry level.
  • Failure to follow all application instructions may result in your application being revoked.
  • Pay is based on services, experience, availability, & skills