Medicaid Paralegal, Trusts & Estates

Job overview

The Medicaid Paralegal, Trusts & Estates role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Pay is $25–$35 per hour. The position supports the Trusts & Estates department at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, a full-service law firm. The paralegal assists attorneys with Medicaid planning and applications, gathers and organizes client documentation, and prepares related estate-planning documents so applications and client matters can progress through review and submission.

What you'll do

• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing Medicaid applications and supporting documents
• follow up with clients to gather documentation
• organize applications for attorney review and submission
• help prepare responses to agency documentation requests
• gather financial and vital records
• communicate with clients, financial advisors, and insurers
• track billable and non-billable work
• draft health care proxies, powers of attorney, deed requests, and general letters
• prepare documents for signings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medicaid paralegal

trusts and estates

medicaid applications

estate administration

client contact

legal document drafting

rochester ny

woods oviatt gilman llp

full-time

$25–$35 per hour

microsoft office

paralegal certificate preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Three years of Medicaid application or planning experience is required; bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are preferred.

About the employer

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.