Medicaid Paralegal

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.

JPC-1399

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2+ years of Medicaid application experience. Submitting legal assistants is okay

• Additional context: Relocation – No. Packages – No

Submission Email: until 7/7 to this Veronica - [email protected] then only to Annette [email protected]

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:

• To submit, cancel – Medicaid Paralegal – Nirenstein Horowitz & Associates – JPC 1399 –

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