Paralegal- Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, VA

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 HealthNet and KanCare
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree

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 Katie@lifescapelaw.com. The Cover Letter should provide the applicant’s mailing address and a statement that applicant has read the Minimum Requirements and Other Desired Qualifications.