Paralegal – Drafter

PJI Law, PLC

Paralegal/Drafter preparing estate-planning documents for PJI Law, a growing Washington, DC boutique law firm. Ensuring precise formatting, proofreading, and completion of client estate plans remotely from South Africa.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,200 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates proficiency in drafting estate planning documents and ensuring quality formatting and finalization. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for maintaining efficiency and adhering to established policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Estate Planning Document DraftingMicrosoft Word ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention To DetailOrganizational Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Estate PlanningDocument DraftingLegal SupportPolicy Adherence

Soft Skills

Strong Attention To DetailExcellent Organizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Drafting SoftwareWindows 11Ethernet Connection

Industry Keywords

Legal FieldQuality ServiceEfficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft estate planning documents for clients using drafting software
Ensure documents are perfectly formatted and finalized for review and/or printing
Assist with preparation and completion of estate plans as needed
Liaise with the estate planning team to address issues and maintain quality service and efficiency
Assist the legal team with case-related support as time permits
Work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during U.S. Eastern Time hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in the legal field is preferred but not required
Excellent organizational skills and ability to closely follow established policies and procedures
Strong attention to detail, impeccable spelling and grammar
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to learn new software and technology
Ability to work without checking social media during the workday
Must have or obtain within two weeks of start date: computer with Windows 11 or newer, 16 GB RAM minimum, 500 GB SSD or larger, Intel Core i5 10th Generation processor or equivalent, external mouse, webcam, quality headset with microphone, and UPS or inverter
Must have or obtain fiber or equivalent internet with minimum 100 Mbps, uncapped service, and Ethernet connection; Wi-Fi is not acceptable
Ability to work approximately 3:00/4:00 pm to 12:00/1:00 am South African Standard Time, depending on the time of year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training will be provided
Remote work from home in South Africa
Friendly, supportive team environment
Approximately 40 working hours per week, Monday through Friday
Compensation paid in U.S. dollars