Remote Paralegal – Elder & Special Needs Law

MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER OF THE NTL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTYS INC; Leominster (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend or group insurance

60 hours PTO plus holidays and sick

Remote work options

Job summary

Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) seeks a paralegal to support a busy team handling probate and MassHealth/Medicaid applications. The role involves meeting staff and clients, communicating with courts and MassHealth, and performing administrative duties related to case management.

The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining professional communication with colleagues and external

Qualifications

• Commute/travel to courthouses/offices as needed.
• Heavy use of computer programs and applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Reliable and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the firm’s programs and substantive areas of law to assist clients.
• Complete forms and related template documents and file them with the courts.
• Organize and prepare MassHealth Applications.
• Handle day-to-day case management administrative functions.
• Attend weekly case review meetings.
• Transcribe/document case updates and next action steps during meetings for cases.
• Provide intake support to attorneys as needed.
• Attend trainings as needed for professional development.

Skills

Commute to courthouses/offices

Computer proficiency

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Reliability and organization

Multitasking and deadline management

Job description

Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) seeks a paralegal to support a busy team handling probate and MassHealth/Medicaid applications. The role involves meeting staff and clients, communicating with courts and MassHealth, and performing administrative duties related to case management.

The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining professional communication with colleagues and external