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Job Location drjobs

Worcester, MA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 50000 - 80000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Benefits/Perks
  • Benefits of this position include a healthcare stipend or access to group insurance
  • 40 hours of paid time off in addition to holidays and sick time.
Company Overview
This practice specializes in Elder and Special Needs Law which includes MassHealth/Medicaid Applications Estate Planning and Probate with some Guardianship and Conservatorship work. We are committed to a diverse work environment. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. We strive to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The associate attorney will be responsible for their own caseload and providing support within the office on other cases. In addition to case review and oversight tasks the attorney will draft probate and estate planning documents; complete MassHealth Applications by compiling and organizing verifications; will correspond directly with clients and assist with public trainings and presentations.
Responsibilities
  • Managing caseload which includes but is not limited to cases in Estate Planning Guardianships Conservatorships Probate Administration MassHealth and drafting documents such as Wills Trusts Petitions MassHealth Applications etc.
  • Organizing and providing case updates on client files
  • Drafting formatting and editing legal documents as assigned
  • Filings at various courts
  • Legal research
  • Attending networking events on behalf of the firm/ability to bring cases to the firm
  • Assist with marketing (blog post drafting presentations etc.)
  • Communicating with court personnel/scheduling departments
Qualifications
  • Must be trustworthy
  • Possess excellent communication and outstanding interpersonal relationship skills
  • Have a strong work ethic and good organizational abilities
  • Strong research and legal writing capabilities.
Compensation: $50000.00 - $80000.00 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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