Medicaid Paralegal

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.

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.