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Remote estate planning attorney jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first law firms, distributed legal teams, and wealth management organizations bringing on estate planning attorneys to serve clients entirely online. Employers hiring remotely right now include United Placement, Dooley Noted Law, and Flatiron Legal Advisors. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Dooley Noted Law, PLLC is a Texas estate planning and probate firm serving clients across DFW, Central Texas, Houston and the entire State of Texas. We are a flat-fee practice built on fast response and a clear client experience.
Families often reach out after work or on weekends, especially after a death or a hospital stay. We're looking for Texas-licensed attorneys to serve as independent contractors handling initial client consultations during evenings and weekends. This is a part-time, remote role that fits around a daytime practice, which makes it a great fit for solo attorneys looking for extra income, new attorney's looking for client experience, or senior attorney's looking for less court involvement.
What the work looks like
- When a prospective client contacts the firm during your availability, you call them back within 90 seconds
- Consultations run 15–30 minutes and cover wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and estate administration
- You identify the client's need, screen for conflicts, explain our flat-fee options, and help qualified clients sign an engagement
- Signed matters are handed to the firm's attorneys; there is no litigation, no court appearances, and no drafting
- You log call notes before the end of your availability block and flag urgent matters for next-business-day follow-up
Availability
- This is a Saturday and Sunday Position, with weeknight shifts after 6pm
- About 20–25 hours per week is anticipated.
- While you're in an availability block, you need to be able to place a call within 90 seconds of a lead alert
Requirements
- Active Texas bar license in good standing (required)
- Florida bar license (strongly preferred)
- Working knowledge of Texas estate planning and probate
- Calm, warm phone presence with people who may be grieving or stressed
- Comfortable asking for the engagement
- Your own reliable phone, computer, internet, and a private space for confidential calls
- Willingness to disclose any other practice so we can run conflict checks
Preferred
- Experience in sales, intake, client consultation, or business development
- Experience with Lawmatics or a similar CRM
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Compensation and terms
- $40 per consultation
- $100 bonus for each consultation that results in a signed engagement
- Independent contractor (1099) under a written contractor agreement; contracting through your own PLLC is welcome
- Non-exclusive: you may keep your own practice and other clients, subject to conflict checks
- Talk tracks and process guides are provided as resources
To apply
Submit your resume and bar number(s) through this posting or to michael@dooleynoted.com along with the evening and weekend blocks you can commit to. In two sentences, tell us how you'd open a call with someone who just lost a parent.
Pay: $50.00 - $160.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- During your chosen availability blocks, can you return a call within 90 seconds of an alert?
- Which evening and weekend hours (Central time) can you commit to each week?
Experience:
- Estate planning and Probate: 1 year (Required)
- sales, intake, client consultation, or business development: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Texas bar license and are in good standing? (Required)
- Florida bar license? (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote estate planning attorney jobs.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active state bar membership
- Experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives
- Knowledge of federal and state estate tax laws and gift tax regulations
- Familiarity with trust administration and probate court procedures
- Strong client counseling skills and ability to explain complex planning concepts clearly
- Experience with estate planning software such as WealthCounsel or Leimberg tools
Tips for Your Remote Estate Planning Attorney Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote estate planning attorney openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly. Remote postings at distributed firms fill quickly, so applying early improves your chances.
Show clients you can work asynchronously
Remote estate planning firms screen for candidates who communicate clearly in writing without needing back-and-forth calls. Include examples in your application materials of how you've handled client intake, document review cycles, or trust revisions through written communication alone.
Build a remote-ready document portfolio
Compile anonymized or redacted samples of wills, revocable living trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney you've drafted. Remote hiring managers want evidence you can produce clean, accurate documents independently, without in-office review cycles or hands-on supervision.
Get comfortable with estate planning software
Remote firms rely on platforms like WealthCounsel, Wealth Docx, or similar estate planning drafting tools to keep distributed teams aligned. Calling out specific software proficiency in your resume signals you won't need a ramp-up period before contributing on a remote team.
Remote Estate Planning Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote estate planning attorney job?
Remote estate planning attorney roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to manage client relationships without in-person contact. Remote-first firms and distributed legal teams screen heavily for async work habits, comfort with document management platforms, and experience drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney independently. Highlighting client intake experience and proficiency with estate planning software gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote estate planning attorneys?
Employers currently hiring remote estate planning attorneys include United Placement, Dooley Noted Law, and Flatiron Legal Advisors, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first law firms, distributed wealth management practices, and legal services companies in the financial services and insurance sectors that serve clients across multiple states.
Can you get a remote estate planning attorney job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Smaller remote-first firms and virtual legal aid organizations are the most accessible starting points. Demonstrating drafting samples, law school clinic work, or pro bono estate planning projects can substitute for paid experience and open the door to remote roles.
Do you need a degree for remote estate planning attorney jobs?
Usually, yes. Estate planning attorneys must hold a Juris Doctor and an active state bar license, so formal credentials are non-negotiable for licensed positions. Remote employers do weigh practical skills alongside credentials though, including proficiency with trust and estate drafting, familiarity with estate planning software, and the ability to manage a client caseload independently without on-site supervision.
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