Equivityis hiring an experienced virtual paralegal to join a legal practice that depends on consistent detail-oriented paralegal support.
This is afull-time positionrequiringlive on-demand availability Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with experience in litigation probate family law elder law or other court-driven practice areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants from any U.S. state are welcome to apply.
WhatYoullDo
In this role you will act as a critical support partner to attorneys handling court-driven matters that involve financial documentation protective proceedings and related filings. Responsibilities include:
Draft petitions and supporting pleadings forGuardianships and Conservatorshipsinvarious states.
Prepare cover letters to Interested Parties for service ofNotices of Hearing and Citations including:
Creating USPS labels
Coordinating mailings
Drafting and filing Certificates of Service
Open and manage cases in courte-filing systems including uploading pleadings and supporting documents
Prepare verification letters andsubpoenas to banks and financial institutionsin response to Requests for Information from the Department of Social Services (DSS)
Coordinate mailing and faxing of subpoena and verification packages
Conductphone follow-upswith banks institutions and agencies regarding:
Verification requests
Status of Fair Hearings
Other case-related inquiries
Orderdeath certificatesfrom courts and agencies as needed
Calendar hearings deadlines and follow-up dates
Request bank property and asset reports from investigators
Arrange forservice of processthrough process servers whenrequired
Perform general administrative and case-support tasks including internet research drafting routine correspondence and document organization
About You:
Bachelors degreerequired
3 years of recent paralegal experience in litigation probate family law elder law or other court-driven practice areas
Experience with Medicaid Medicaid eligibility issues or 5-year lookback documentation (including bank statements and asset reports) is a plus but notrequired
Comfortable drafting court pleadings and managing matters across multiplejurisdictions
Experience with e-filing systems and document-intensive workflows; familiarity with Clio is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills including professional phone presence
Highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple active matters simultaneously
Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment whileremainingresponsive during core business hours
Reliable home office setup with secure internet and phone access
WhyYoullLove Working atEquivity
AtEquivity our paralegals are not short-term contractors they are valued members of a collaborative professional team. Our company was founded by an attorney and our paralegal department is led by experienced paralegals who understand the realities and pressures of legal work.
In this role you will be fully supported byEquivitysparalegal leadership direct access to management guidance peer collaboration when needed and the operational supportrequiredto succeed in a long-term placement.
Benefits
Medical dental and vision coverage
Paid sick time
Employee discounts and eligible expense reimbursements
Quarterly performance bonuses
Ongoing professional support and growth opportunities
AboutEquivity
Equivityprovides specialized virtual paralegal administrative and marketing services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our team works remotely while stayingclosely connectedthrough collaboration support and shared standards of excellence.
Equivityis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace.
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