Wills & Estates Paralegal Assistant

• Employment type: Part-time, 20 hours per week
• Location: Fully remote, South Africa
• Rate: $10–$12 AUD per hour
• Working hours: Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)
• Growth opportunity: Potential to transition into a full-time position

We are seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Paralegal Assistant to support an Australian legal practice with client communication, legal documentation, file administration and daily operations.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Paralegal Assistant to provide remote legal and administrative support to an Australian wills and estates law firm.

The successful candidate will assist with daily operations, client communication, legal documentation and file administration. This role requires practical wills and estates experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while following established legal processes and templates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Answering and directing client calls professionally
• Scheduling appointments and managing calendars
• Following up with clients regarding documents and outstanding information
• Assisting with basic wills and estates administration and processing
• Preparing documents using approved legal templates
• Taking accurate meeting minutes and maintaining case notes
• Organising electronic client files and legal records
• Monitoring deadlines and following up on outstanding actions
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team
• Handling confidential client and legal information appropriately

Requirements

• Based in South Africa
• Available to work 20 hours per week during AWST office hours
• Previous wills and estates experience
• Law degree preferred
• Candidates without a law degree must have strong, relevant paralegal experience.
• Previous experience supporting a law firm or legal professional
• Understanding of legal terminology, document preparation and file management
• Strong written and spoken English
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow legal templates accurately
• Strong organisation, time management and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote position
• Reliable computer, stable internet connection and backup connectivity
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality

Experience supporting an Australian, UK or other international legal practice will be highly regarded.

Benefits Fully remote, part-time position

• 20 hours of work per week
• Competitive rate of $10–$12 AUD per hour
• International experience supporting an Australian law firm
• Exposure to Australian wills and estates processes
• Opportunity to strengthen your paralegal and legal administration experience
• Structured working hours aligned with AWST
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time position at a later stage, based on business requirements and performance

Pay: R115,00 - R138,00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote