What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at MassNAELA?
Benefits / Perks
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Benefits of this position include a access to group insurance with United Healthcare, dental as well as vision
- 401k (after one year of employment)
- Bar dues and MCLEs are covered in full
- Unlimited vacation time, in addition to holiday pay and 3pm Friday summer hours
- Opportunities for remote work (from home) and flexible scheduling; does however require in-person Court hearings
- Low billable hour requirement of 1220-1440 per year; promoting work / life balance
- Employer paid maternity leave / short-term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
Company Overview
This practice specializes in Elder and Special Needs Law which includes MassHealth / Medicaid Applications, Estate Planning, Litigation 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. Probate Court as well as District / Superior Court and MassHealth Administrative Appeals will be required and are going back to in-person; however the Attorneys otherwise have the ability to work remote / from home.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation : $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 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.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
