Overview
Paralegal- Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, VA Jobs in Kansas City, Missouri, USA at Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, LLC
Director of Operations & Community Outreach at Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
Lifescape is the leading Life Care Planning law firm in the Kansas City region. Lifescape is a holistic, multidisciplinary Life Care & Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs, and Philanthropic & Charitable Planning Law Firm. We believe in “A Better Way” to plan for life. As a Life Care Planning (or Life Planning) Law Firm, our services include healthcare coordination & advocacy, housing, financial planning, asset protection, public & private benefits, family coordination & mediation, and personal health & wellness coaching, serving older adults, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and their families.
Lifescape invests in its team members and community. We value our team members’ development and are dedicated to supporting a good work-life balance. We support organizations and causes that make a difference in our community, and we give our team members the flexibility to give back to the community in ways that are meaningful to them.
Job Duties
Assist in the design and creation of estate and life-care plans, probate and trust administration and special needs trusts.
Work directly with clients in the implementation of estate and life care plans, probate and trust administration, administration of special needs trusts and benefits.
Assist in qualifying clients for public benefits such as MO Health Net and Kan Care.
Assist in drafting pleadings and support documents in probate and trust administration.
All other duties assigned.
Required Experience/Qualifications
Ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to clients.
Ability to listen and relate to others with empathy.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Strong attention to details.
Takes initiative, self-starter, willing to learn new skills.
Investigative mind and strong research skills.
Preferred Experience
/Qualifications
2-5 years as paralegal in Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Care.
Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills required.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
Ability to produce an acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
Demonstrate high level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
Experience working with a CRM (Customer Relation Management System) preferred.
Application
When applying please provide a Cover Letter and Résumé to Katie Riordan at The Cover Letter should provide the applicant’s mailing address and a statement that applicant has read the Minimum Requirements and Other Desired Qualifications.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Industries
Law Practice
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Title: Paralegal- Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, VA
Company: Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, LLC
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Category: Law/Legal
