Find & Apply For Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jobs in Oberlin, Ohio

Medicaid / Elder Law Paralegal — Full Time Sarringhaus & Scott Co., LPA Avon Lake & Oberlin, Ohio Full-Time About Sarringhaus & Scott Co., LPA Sarringhaus & Scott Co., LPA is a growing Northeast Ohio law firm focused on Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Administration, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, and Asset Protection. Our firm is committed to providing clients with the compassion they need and the experience they deserve. We understand that families seeking elder law and Medicaid planning assistance are often navigating some of the most difficult and overwhelming circumstances of their lives. Our team works collaboratively to provide knowledgeable, responsive, and compassionate guidance while helping clients protect their assets and obtain the care they need. As our Medicaid and Elder Law practice continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and highly organized Medicaid / Elder Law Paralegal to join our team. Position Overview The Medicaid Paralegal will work closely with our attorneys and Medicaid team to assist clients throughout the Medicaid long-term care planning and application process. This position requires someone who can manage multiple cases and deadlines, communicate confidently with clients and families, gather and analyze detailed financial information, and maintain consistent follow-up with county agencies, nursing facilities, financial institutions, and other professionals. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of assignments from beginning to completion. Key Responsibilities Assist attorneys with Medicaid planning and long-term care cases Prepare and submit Medicaid applications, renewals, and supporting documentation Gather, review, organize, and analyze financial records, including bank statements, investment accounts, retirement accounts, insurance policies, deeds, and other asset information Assist with Medicaid spend-down and asset-protection planning under attorney supervision Track Medicaid eligibility requirements, resource limits, deadlines, and case status Prepare documentation related to Qualified Income Trusts and other Medicaid planning strategies Communicate regularly with clients and family members regarding outstanding documents, deadlines, and case progress Communicate and follow up with county Job and Family Services agencies regarding pending Medicaid applications Coordinate with nursing facilities, assisted-living communities, financial institutions, accountants, and other professionals Respond to requests for additional verification and documentation from Medicaid caseworkers Assist attorneys with Medicaid hearings and administrative appeals Maintain detailed case notes and organized electronic client files Calendar and monitor critical deadlines and follow-up dates Provide regular case-status updates to supervising attorneys Assist with related elder law, estate planning, and probate matters as needed What We're Looking For The successful candidate should possess: Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience; Medicaid, Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning, or related experience strongly preferred Experience handling Ohio Medicaid long-term care applications is highly desirable Strong organizational and case-management skills Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to review and organize substantial financial documentation Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional and compassionate client-service skills Ability to communicate effectively with elderly clients, adult children, caregivers, nursing facilities, and government agencies Ability to independently follow up on outstanding matters without requiring constant direction Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Comfort working in a fast-paced, growing law practice Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively utilize legal practice-management technology The Person Who Will Thrive Here We are looking for more than someone who simply completes assigned tasks. We want someone who takes ownership of their cases. That means anticipating what comes next, following up without being reminded, identifying missing information before it becomes a problem, keeping attorneys informed, and understanding that our clients are depending on us during an incredibly important time in their lives. Our ideal candidate is someone who can balance compassion with accountability, independence with teamwork, and efficiency with attention to detail. Why Join Sarringhaus & Scott? At Sarringhaus & Scott, you will have the opportunity to do work that directly impacts families throughout Northeast Ohio. Our Medicaid and Elder Law practice helps seniors and their families navigate long-term care, preserve assets when legally possible, understand complicated Medicaid rules, and make difficult transitions with greater confidence. You will join a collaborative and growing law firm where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and you will have the opportunity to develop meaningful experience in a specialized area of law.

Position Details Position:

Medicaid /

Elder Law Paralegal Employment:

Full-Time Schedule:

Monday-Friday Location:

Avon Lake and Oberlin, Ohio Compensation:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits:

To be discussed during the interview process To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Sarringhaus & Scott Co., LPA. Candidates with direct experience handling Ohio Medicaid long-term care applications, Medicaid renewals, nursing-home Medicaid, or elder law matters are encouraged to specifically highlight that experience. Sarringhaus & Scott Co., LPA 32730 Walker Road, Suite J-1 Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 (440) 930-28265 S. Main Street, Suite 310 Oberlin, Ohio 44074 (440) 775-1471 Learn more about our firm at www.kscslaw.com.

Work Location:

In person