JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:____Medicaid Paralegal_____ FLSA STATUS: _____Non-exempt______

DEPARTMENT: _____________________ SUPERVISOR: _____Administrator____

SUMMARY: The Paralegal will have responsibility to assist attorneys in general with Medicaid planning as well as filing and processing Medicaid applications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Learn Medicaid rules and process2. Be involved in developing a highly efficient system for intake, filing, and processing of

Medicaid applications3. Could be involved in business development of the Medicaid practice area if so desired4. Correspond with clients during the intake process to obtain the necessary information and

documents for the responsible attorney to do the Medicaid planning and/or file a Medicaid application

5. Be part of client conferences to understand what Medicaid planning is done for a client6. Meet with the responsible attorney to develop a task list to implement the Medicaid plan7. Talk directly with the clients’ advisors/staff to obtain documentation on their accounts

and other verification for the Medicaid application8. Talk directly with the clients’ advisers/staff to transfer ownership of various accounts

consistent with the task list9. Work directly with case workers for the Department of Human Services on processing

requests for information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:1. Very passionate and strives for excellence2. Experience in a law firm is helpful, but not required3. Desires to be involved in developing a system for filing and processing Medicaid

applications4. Extremely organized and has the ability to manage a significant amount of documents

and significant number of client matter matters at one time5. Obsessively focused on detail and deadlines6. Constantly looking for ways to improve the processes that are in place7. Highly personably and enjoys working directly with clients and other professionals (i.e.

financial advisers, insurance agents, etc.) and their staff8. Very motivated and desires to learn a complicated area of the law9. High level of competence using technology (such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat),

an understanding of Microsoft Excel, and is eager to learn more about technology

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.