Elder Law Medicaid Paralegal/Legal Assistant. We are a prominent Lake Success Law Firm seeking a Paralegal for its growing Elder Law and Estate Planning Practice.. Prepare and submit community and institutional Medicaid applications to the Department of Social Services, including any supplementary documentation required.. Prepare and submit Joinder Agreements for Pooled Trust Companies Assist clients with asset transfers to meet Medicaid eligibility criteria.. Timely respond to inquiries from clients and the Department of Social Services.

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Job Description Elder Law Medicaid Paralegal/Legal Assistant Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice. We are a prominent Lake Success Law Firm seeking a Paralegal for its growing Elder Law and Estate Planning Practice. The successful candidate will have minimally 5 years of experience as a Medicaid Paralegal. Successful Candidate A self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills are essential for this position. Must have good oral communication skills and ability to communicate and be personable with clients, court staff, adversaries, witnesses; must be true team player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment. Responsibilities: Manage a Medicaid caseload. Directly communicate with clients, social workers, hospitals, and nursing homes to gather relevant information for case files. Organize and maintain case files and documents using document management systems. Prepare and submit community and institutional Medicaid applications to the Department of Social Services, including any supplementary documentation required. Calculate and prepare Promissory Notes as needed. Prepare and submit Joinder Agreements for Pooled Trust Companies Assist clients with asset transfers to meet Medicaid eligibility criteria. Track Medicaid applications and provide status updates to clients. Timely respond to inquiries from clients and the Department of Social Services. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. What you will need to have: 5-10 years of experience as a Medicaid Paralegal Great organization and multitasking skills relating to document review, legal administrative procedures, phone etiquette. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner. Strong attention to detail. Familiarity and proficiency with document management systems Collaborative with a can-do attitude Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook Competitive salary commensurate with experience Salary Range: $60k-$85k Benefits: Medical, Dental 401K This position is based out of Lake Success, NY Company Description Abrams Fensterman, LLP serves clients throughout New York State from offices in Long Island, Brooklyn, White Plains, Rochester, and Albany. When you partner with our firm, you instantly gain access to over 100 lawyers who are at the top of their respective fields. Collectively, our legal team has decades of experience as leaders in their practice areas, featuring in nationally recognized publications and media, leading local and state bar associations, and serving communities as judges in local and state courts. Abrams Fensterman, LLP serves clients throughout New York State from offices in Long Island, Brooklyn, White Plains, Rochester, and Albany. When you partner with our firm, you instantly gain access to over 100 lawyers who are at the top of their respective fields. Collectively, our legal team has decades of experience as leaders in their practice areas, featuring in nationally recognized publications and media, leading local and state bar associations, and serving communities as judges in local and state courts.

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