Arkansas Probate Attorney (Contract and Fully Remote)

Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced probate and/or trust & estates attorney licensed in Arkansas to work flexible hours remotely. This contract role is suited for solo practitioners with at least 5 years of experience handling probate and administration proceedings, including knowledge of local jurisdictional rules governing the probate process.

Responsibilities

• Handle probate matters and administration proceedings in Arkansas
• Complete probate forms and supplemental court filings such as Inventory and Appraisal, Accounting, and Final Distribution documents
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional rules and filing requirements

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Arkansas
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling probate matters
• Knowledge of appropriate probate forms and filing requirements based on Arkansas jurisdictional rules
• Excellent academic credentials and outstanding professional references

Position Details

• Role Type: Contract/Engagement
• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 5 to 15 hours per month
• Location: Fully remote (must be located in Arkansas)

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay ranges from $150,000 to $210,000 on a full-time equivalent basis, with actual pay based on experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market factors, and candidate preference
• Contract professionals are typically W2 employees eligible for benefits when working 20 or more hours per week
• Benefits include Group Life insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), a qualified 401(k) plan, and stipends for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expenses

Confidentiality

Candidate identities will not be disclosed to prospective clients without prior consent. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Location

This is a fully remote position requiring the candidate to be located in Arkansas.