Job Summary

Estate Administration Paralegal

Who We Are: At Relational Estate & Elder Law, we help individuals and families throughout Winchester, Northern Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley navigate estate planning, elder law, probate, and estate administration matters with confidence and peace of mind.

Our estate administration team guides executors, trustees, and family members through the legal and practical steps involved in settling an estate. From probate filings and court documentation to trust administration and client communication, we help families move forward during difficult seasons with clarity, compassion, and excellence.

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Estate Administration Paralegal who is passionate about helping families and committed to providing exceptional client service.

Description: Relational Estate & Elder Law is seeking a skilled remote Estate Administration Paralegal to support our growing probate and estate administration practice. This remote position is ideal for an experienced paralegal who understands the estate administration process, enjoys managing complex matters, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.

The successful candidate will have experience assisting with probate and estate settlement matters, drafting estate administration documents, coordinating with courts and fiduciaries, and maintaining exceptional communication with clients throughout the administration process.

In addition to strong technical skills, we are looking for someone who demonstrates leadership potential, enjoys improving systems and processes, and contributes positively to our collaborative team culture.

 

Location: Remote (Must be located in Virginia or West Virginia) 

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay: $50,000-$54,000 a year

Requirements:

  • At least 1 year of prior experience as an Estate Administration Paralegal, Probate Paralegal, or related legal professional
  • Experience mentoring, training, or informally guiding others is strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of probate and estate administration procedures
  • Experience coordinating court filings and estate settlement matters
  • Ability to manage multiple probate and estate administration cases simultaneously
  • Strong client communication and document management skills
  • Has leadership potential and experience guiding or managing others
  • Enjoys improving systems and keeping projects on track
  • Brings a joyful, optimistic, and professional presence to clients and colleagues
  • Sees challenges as opportunities to learn and grow
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Skills:

  • Strong document management skills
  • Enjoys managing multiple matters and deadlines at once
  • Is calm, resourceful, and confident when situations are complicated
  • Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
  • Ability to manage a high workload while maintaining quality
  • Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
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Job Responsibilities

Estate Administration & Client Support

  • Conduct estate administration intake and introductory calls
  • Prepare for and assist with client meetings and consultation calls
  • Track and manage estate administration deadlines and workflows
  • Communicate with clients, probate clerks, Commissioners of Accounts, financial institutions, and other professionals involved in the estate administration process
  • Review and organize documents received from clients

Drafting & Court Interaction

  • Draft probate and estate administration documents, including petitions, affidavits, qualification documents, inventories, and related court filings
  • Draft trust administration and related documents as assigned
  • Assist with guardianship and conservatorship documentation
  • Provide notarial services as needed

Matter Management & Team Contribution

  • Manage probate and estate administration matters from opening through completion, ensuring deadlines, court requirements, and client communications are handled accurately and efficiently
  • Serve as a resource to other team members by sharing knowledge and best practices
  • Assist with reviewing workflows, procedures, and processes to improve efficiency and consistency
  • Support training, quality control, and matter audits as needed
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys and senior staff to ensure smooth progression of each matter

Administrative & Firm Support

  • Answer phones and support intake during assigned periods
  • Schedule and coordinate client appointments
  • Assist with internal projects, training, and team initiatives
  • Participate in internal meetings

Our Hiring Process

We want to ensure that we’re a good fit for each other. Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews—phone and in-person—and a review of your professional references. If selected for the first step, you will be asked to review our firm values to ensure alignment with our team’s mission and culture.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about helping others and looking for an opportunity to grow within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your cover letter and resume, including three professional references, to Lauren Paige Sorsen at LaurenPaige@relational.law.

**Because we thoughtfully review our applications, we are not able to provide individual updates regarding application status. If we decide to move forward, a member of our team will reach out directly. Thank you for your understanding and for considering joining our firm.