Paralegal - Estate Planning and Elder Law

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Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 per year

Law firm in Long Island servicing elder law, estate administration, and specialized healthcare needs! ONSITE

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits
• 401k
• Growth opportunities

Job Details:

Our dynamic and growing law firm is seeking a seasoned paralegal to join our team, specializing in Estate Planning and Elder Law. This full-time position will provide the right candidate with an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, dealing with complex legal issues surrounding estate planning, trusts, wills, and elder law. This role will require a deep understanding and practical experience of medicaid processes and policies.

Responsibilities:

As a Paralegal in Estate Planning and Elder Law, your key responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting attorneys with all aspects of estate planning and elder law, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other legal documents.
2. Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents and pleadings for court filings.
3. Managing a caseload of estate planning and elder law cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
4. Communicating effectively with clients, court personnel, and other professionals.
5. Preparing and filing Medicaid applications, and assisting clients with the Medicaid process.
6. Coordinating with care managers, social workers, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
7. Maintaining client files and case management systems, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on estate planning and elder law.
2. Calendaring experience
3. Guardianship experience
4. Extensive knowledge of Medicaid processes and policies.
5. Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, or a related field. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plus.
6. Proficiency in legal research tools and software, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients clearly and understandably.
8. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
9. High level of professionalism and confidentiality, with a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Join our team and contribute to providing top-notch legal services in the field of Estate Planning and Elder Law. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for helping people navigate complex legal landscapes, we would love to hear from you.

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