Paralegal: Medicaid, Trusts & Estates

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP seeks a Paralegal in Rochester, NY, focusing on Medicaid planning and estate administration. The role involves substantial client contact and coordination with attorneys in a collaborative, professional setting.

Ideal candidates have Medicaid application experience, familiarity with estate work, and strong organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years of Medicaid application/planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of estates work.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent initiative and follow-through.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent grammar and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Assisting attorneys with drafting and reviewing Medicaid applications and supporting documents.
• Following up with clients to gather supporting documentation.
• Organize Medicaid applications for attorney review and submission.
• Assist in preparing responses to documentation requests by the DSS and HRA.
• Gathers and organizes necessary documents to file a Medicaid application with DSS.
• Proactively anticipates and resolves issues to move the application forward.
• Communicate with clients and professionals to gather information for applications.
• Keeps track of billable and non-billable work.
• Drafting health care proxies, powers of attorney, and deed requests.
• Assist in preparing documents for signings.

Connaissances

Medicaid planning

Estate work

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Independence

Attention to detail

Grammar

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Outils

Estate planning software

Probate drafting software

Description du poste

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP seeks a Paralegal in Rochester, NY, focusing on Medicaid planning and estate administration. The role involves substantial client contact and coordination with attorneys in a collaborative, professional setting.

Ideal candidates have Medicaid application experience, familiarity with estate work, and strong organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position offering growth opportunities.