Medicaid Paralegal

Marrone Law Firm; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement matching

Hybrid schedule (4/1)

Friday 1pm close

Best Place to Work recognition

Job summary

The Marrone Law Firm, P.C. in Syracuse, New York, seeks a Medicaid Paralegal to support our Medicaid Practice. You will manage Medicaid applications, serve as primary contact for clients, and collaborate with attorneys and fellow paralegals.

This client-facing role emphasizes careful document gathering, timely filings, and clear communication with financial institutions and insurers. We offer a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medicaid paralegal.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent multitasking and time management.
• Self-starter with proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of Medicaid clients as main contact and directly responsible for Medicaid application work.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other paralegals to define strategy for best client outcomes.
• Gather and organize documentation from clients, financial institutions, and insurers to file Medicaid applications.
• Work diligently to ensure Medicaid applications are completed by due dates.
• Keep internal tracking software updated and record time for billable and non-billable work.

Skills

Medicaid experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Self-starter

Job description

Job Description

Medicaid Paralegal

Syracuse, New York | $50,000–65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

The Marrone Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique elder law and estate planning firm in Syracuse, New York. We focus on complex Medicaid planning, trust drafting, guardianships, and Surrogate’s Court practice.

We are seeking a Medicaid Paralegal to join our Medicaid Practice Area to work with our other paralegals and attorneys to assist clients in navigating the complex system of Medicaid eligibility for nursing home residents and seniors living in the community.

This is client-facing role with direct file management responsibility situated in a collaborative atmosphere of professionals who take their work seriously, but don't take themselves too seriously.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Carry a caseload of Medicaid clients for which you are the main point of contact and you are directly responsible for the work related to their Medicaid application.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other paralegals to define the strategy that will create the best possible outcome for the client
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, and insurance companies in order to gather and organize the necessary documentation to be able to file a completed Medicaid Application on the behalf of the client.
• Work in a diligent, timely, and strategic manner to ensure completion of the Medicaid application by the appropriate due date
• Keep internal project tracking software up to date with current statuses of your cases, including recording your time for all billable and non-billable work

Who This Role Is For

This position is ideal for someone who:

• You are an experienced Medicaid paralegal who understands and appreciates the intricacies of the Medicaid process.
• You love learning. Internal and external processes are constantly evolving and improving, and you are always looking for the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute.
• You are a fantastic multitasker. You will often be surrounded by competing priorities, and our ideal candidate can determine the difference between urgent and high priority, and act accordingly.
• You are a self-starter. You’ll have many team members to collaborate with, but you’ll need to be able to take ownership of each of your projects from start to completion.
• You are an excellent communicator. You have superior written and verbal communication skills.

We value professionalism, reliability, and good judgment more than flashy resumes.

What We Offer

• Salary range: $50,000–65,000 (based on experience)
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Retirement matching
• Health and dental insurance
• Flexible 4/1 hybrid schedule
• Office closes at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays year-round
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment

We have been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Central New York and named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list.

Company Description

The Marrone Law Firm, P.C., is a strategically-growing, multi-office boutique law firm in Central New York specializing in the areas of Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Guardianships. We help clients plan for the future and protect their families. We are a high-energy and community-oriented firm, focused on serving a growing clientele who have sensitive and timely needs. We have been named a CNY Best Place to Work consecutively for 2017-2020, winning the top prize in 2019. In 2020 we were named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces list, one of only 3 companies in Central New York on that list.