Medicaid & Asset Protection, Planning and Application Paralegal
About The Position
Medicaid & Asset Protection, Planning, and Application Paralegal We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. This role will be supporting on our Medical Assistance team and work on matters related to Medicaid and asset protection, planning, and application. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.
Requirements
- The Paralegal will have completed a course of study offered by a college or university especially for Paralegals and will possess a certification as a trained paralegal.
- A high school diploma is required
- 3+ years of experience in a law firm is required.
- Understanding of legal terminology, court rules, and process
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Outstanding time-management skills and organizational skills
- Professional and compassionate in interactions with clients
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Able to consistently handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant is especially pertinent, and candidates with this background will be given preference
Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally with clients and external parties to gather case information and provide case updates
- Draft a wide range of legal documents, including estate plans, court pleadings, motions, contracts, letters, and reports
- Prepare attorneys for client meetings, hearings, and trials by compiling summaries, notes, and background documentation
- Organize and maintain case files, manage discovery, and ensure all deadlines and milestones are met
- Conduct legal research on statutes, decisions, and relevant laws
- Assist attorneys during courtroom proceedings and hearings
- Schedule case events and monitor case progress
- Enter accurate data and time logs in the case management system (billable and non-billable)
- Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
- Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
- Arrange law office activity, such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
