VirtueStaff logo

Probate & Litigation Paralegal

Posted about 1 month ago

RemoteJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

VirtueStaff seeking a highly sophisticated, remote Probate & Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive case management and drafting support for our client. This role demands paralegal-level precision, with a workload split bewteen Estate/Probate Law and Personal Injury/Civil Litigation. You will act as a vital operational partner, managing communication with attorneys and opposing counsel, handling medical documentation pipelines, and independently drafting complex pleadings, discovery, and disclosure statements specifically tailored to Arizona court standards.

Responsibilities

  • Draft civil complaints, probate petitions, disclosure statements, discovery requests, and other critical pleadings for the Superior Courts of Arizona (specifically Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties)
  • Utilize LEAP for daily case management and WealthCounsel for specialized estate/probate document assembly
  • Manage the end-to-end medical documentation workflow—including ordering medical records, reviewing documentation, preparing civil demand letters, calculating reduction requests, and drafting payment letters
  • Serve as a core communication hub by managing incoming telephone calls via RingCentral and coordinating with attorneys and opposing counsel via Microsoft Outlook and Teams
  • Maintain a secure, highly organized electronic filing system using Box.com

Requirements

  • Proven background as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant with a strong command of both Civil Litigation and Probate Law
  • Deep familiarity with Arizona court rules and specific experience drafting and filing pleadings in Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties
  • Hands-on, practical experience with LEAP case management software and WealthCounsel drafting software is highly preferred. Proficiency in Box.com, Microsoft Teams, and RingCentral is required
  • Solid understanding of the personal injury lifecycle, including medical record review, the demand process, and negotiating medical reductions
  • The confidence and critical thinking skills of an Executive VA, capable of working independently in a remote environment while maintaining sharp attention to detail

Benefits

  • Work From Home
  • Performance Bonus
Job details
Workplace
Remote
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

VirtueStaff exists to build better businesses and brighter futures by connecting growing companies with exceptional global talent, creating lasting value for both.

Key team members

Janine Moeller

Janine Moeller

David T.

David T.

Oghenerukevwe Ojuederie

Oghenerukevwe Ojuederie

Michael Dory

Michael Dory

Apply smarter with Jobr

Jobr aggregates jobs directly from company career portals — no middlemen. Our team applies on your behalf with AI-tailored resumes, reviewed by a human before submission.

Direct from company career pages
AI-personalised cover letters
Human review before every submit
Application tracking & follow-ups