Overview
This role is for a Probate and/or Trust & Estates Attorney to support estate settlement matters on a contract basis. The position is fully remote and designed to offer flexibility while maintaining the level of sophistication expected in probate and estate administration work.
Responsibilities
- Handle probate matters and related estate administration proceedings
- Complete required probate forms and supplemental court filings, including (but not limited to):
- Inventory and Appraisal
- Accounting
- Final Distribution documents
- Apply jurisdiction-appropriate forms and filing requirements based on local rules
- Maintain familiarity with local/jurisdictional rules governing the probate process
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience handling probate matters
- Knowledge of appropriate forms and filing requirements based on jurisdictional rules
- Experience completing probate forms and supplemental court filings, including (but not limited to) Inventory and Appraisal, Accounting, and Final Distribution documents
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Excellent academic credentials
- Outstanding references
- Licensed and in good standing in New Hampshire
Position Details
- Type of role: Contract/Engagement
- Schedule: Part-time (likely 5 to 15 hours per week)
- Location: Fully Remote
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: The annualized pay for this contract position ranges from $150,000 to $210,000 when calculated on a full-time basis.
- Contract pay is based on multiple factors including (but not limited to) work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference.
- Benefits: Contract professionals are usually W2 employees and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week.
- Complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D for benefits-eligible contract professionals
- A qualified 401k plan is also available
- Benefits-eligible attorneys receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend
Confidentiality
The employer will not disclose a candidate’s identity or propose them to prospective clients without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Location
Fully Remote (license must be in good standing in New Hampshire).