Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Estate Planning, Legal, Medicaid, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Seminars, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
Pay: $51,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Be part of a respected, mission-driven estate planning and elder law team making a real impact on families' lives
- Own the Medicaid application process end-to-end and become a trusted expert in a highly specialized area
- Work closely with experienced attorneys who value your input and expertise
- Long-term stability in a growing practice with strong internal processes
- Excellent benefits package and the potential for performance-based bonuses
Location
This is a primarily on-site role in Glastonbury, Connecticut, with the flexibility to work one hybrid day per week after six months of successful employment.
Note
This role requires prior hands-on Medicaid application experience; candidates without direct Medicaid application exposure will not be considered.
About Us
We are a well-established Connecticut-based estate planning and elder law practice focused on providing thoughtful, customized solutions for clients and their families. Our team is collaborative, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to client advocacy and service excellence. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Prepare, submit, and manage Medicaid applications from initial intake through final determination
- Work closely with attorneys to evaluate eligibility, documentation, and application strategy
- Track application status, deadlines, approvals, and requests for additional information
- Communicate directly with the Department of Social Services and other agencies regarding application status
- Follow up on pending applications and resolve issues efficiently
- Maintain accurate records and updates within the firm's internal systems
- Assist with Medicaid-related seminars and client outreach initiatives as needed
- Provide clear, professional communication to clients during a sensitive and often complex process
Qualifications
- 2+ years of direct Medicaid application experience, preferably within an elder law or estate planning environment
- Legal assistant or paralegal background strongly preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will join a supportive, knowledgeable team that values expertise, collaboration, and long-term growth. Your work will have a direct impact on clients navigating critical life decisions, and your role will be respected as essential to the firm's success.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: 2+ years of Medicaid application experience. Submitting legal assistants is okay
Submission Email: until 7/7 to this Veronica - vtiedt@nhalaw.net then only to Annette aking@nhalaw.net
Quick Recruiter Reference:
Established Connecticut-based estate planning and elder law firm
Role supports Medicaid attorneys by managing applications end-to-end
On-site role with limited hybrid flexibility after 6 months
Recruiters Submission:
New Job Order Alert
Client job title: Medicaid Paralegal
Location: Glastonbury, CT
On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
Experience: 2+
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Medicaid Paralegal, Medicaid Specialist, Elder Law Paralegal, Medicaid Applications, Legal Assistant Medicaid
# of hires needed: 1