Remote Legal Assistant – US Estate Planning & Probate

About the role

We are seeking a Remote Legal Assistant to support a New York City law firm specializing in estate planning, probate, and estate administration. This fully remote position is open to candidates based in Latin America and offers the chance to work directly with experienced attorneys.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with estate planning and probate matters.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Open, maintain, and organise client files.
• Liaise with clients and third parties via telephone and email.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and provide general administrative support.
• Schedule appointments and support attorneys and paralegals with day‑to‑day legal tasks.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting a US estate planning and/or probate practice.
• Excellent spoken and written English (full professional fluency).
• Professional, personable manner with strong client communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Reliable home office with internet (minimum 30 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload) and a laptop with at least 8 GB RAM.

Required skills

• VoIP communication tools.
• Cloud‑based software platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from $1,250 to $1,750 USD.
• Full‑time remote work with flexible EST hours.