Benefits:

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Company Overview

This practice specializes in Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law, which includes MassHealth/Medicaid Applications and some Guardianship and Conservatorship work.

Responsibilities (will train as needed):

Intake of new cases, as we have lots of prospective clients calling and emailing us regarding elderly parents, disabled children, guardianships, conservatorships, will contests and questionable administration by others of estates and trusts, and we need to determine which are the cases we should take on and which cases we should simply turn down tactfully.
Assisting with the drafting of estate planning documents, and keeping those cases moving forward.
Dealing with estate, trust, guardianship and conservatorship matters in Probate Court, as well as MassHealth long term care applications and appeals.
Recording and storing client information promptly and securely.
Preparing information emails for clients and setting up webinars.
Assisting the firm in developing a better presence on the internet.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with direct client contact.
Excellent written, verbal, software and internet communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask, and to deal with interruptions.
Careful attention to detail.
Reliable and organized.

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) is a non-profit voluntary association whose members consist of a dedicated group of elder law and special needs attorneys across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MassNAELA was incorporated in 1992, to serve the legal profession and the public with the following mission: Educate, inspire, serve, advocate, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law.

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Benefits of Working in Elder and Special Needs Law:

Flexible Schedule

Working in the legal field can allow you to have a great work/life balance. Whether you are working in a small law office or a large firm, the legal profession offers flexible schedules and great office culture.

Job Security

Many Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys advise clients regarding the probate process (legal process when someone dies) and taxes. As Benjamin Franklin said, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”

Rewarding Work

The practice of Elder and Special Needs law focuses on building personal relationships and helping clients obtain benefits that will help them lead better lives. These practice areas also help individuals and families plan for the future, which can make some of life’s most challenging times a little more straightforward.