Medicaid Paralegal

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Apply strong knowledge of Medicaid eligibility requirements and related regulations.

• Prepare, submit, and manage Medicaid applications from intake to approval.

• Gather, organize, and analyze financial documents and supporting materials.

• Maintain accurate case files, track deadlines, and manage follow-up with agencies.

• Communicate effectively with clients, state Medicaid workers, financial institutions, and attorneys.

• Support attorneys with Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and estate planning matters.

• Coordinate with caseworkers to resolve issues and provide additional documentation as needed.

• Utilize Microsoft Office, case management systems, and legal document platforms to prepare correspondence, forms, and supporting materials.

• Provide general administrative and legal support to the elder law team.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience working with Medicaid applications, elder law, or long-term care planning.

• Experience working directly with state Medicaid caseworkers.

• Paralegal Certificate or relevant legal education preferred.

• Familiarity with estate planning practices is a plus.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of professionalism, empathy, and client service.

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