Paralegal, Long-Term Care
We’re seeking an experienced paralegal to focus on Medicaid planning in conjunction with preservation of assets for clients. Duties will include assessing client needs, determining eligibility for public benefits programs, implementing effective caseload management techniques, and participating in staff and program development. Hook Law is an esteemed team of caring professionals committed to providing best-in-class legal, financial, tax, accounting and fiduciary client services.
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Ideal Candidate
Experience Required
Preferred associate’s, bachelor’s, paralegal post-degree certification in paralegal studies, or 5+ years of experience in a similar paralegal role. Medicaid experience is highly preferred.
Skills Desired
Strong interpersonal skills and established interviewing techniques to conduct face-to-face interviews with clients to determine eligibility for public benefit programs.
Compensation
Salary
Hook Law typically pays in the top quartile of its competition. Salary is negotiable; commensurate with experience.
Incentive Plan
Productivity based bonuses paid quarterly that can significantly enhance base pay
Rich Retirement Plan
Participate via Roth or Traditional contributions subject to plan requirements.
Firm Contributions (Subject to vesting rules): 3% Safe Harbor Contribution to non-highly compensated employees; Direct Recognition Variable Investment Plan (contribution), Profit Sharing Contribution
Health Care Benefits
100% Employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability covered by the firm
90% of Employee premium covered by the firm
Vision/Dental Insurance available
Relocation
Certain relocation costs may be reimbursed
Firm and Lifestyle
Work/Life Balance
We do not believe in overextending ourselves to the point of burnout. Family time is as equally important as work time. Good work requires the ability to focus.
Location
Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina enjoy:
· Reasonable cost of living
· Great school systems
· Four seasons – mild winters, moderate fall, spring, and summer Beaches and mountains
· Low traffic
· Strategic Mid-Atlantic location
Culture
Unlike many firms, we truly operate as a team. Our organizational structure is flat, and decisions are made quickly. We have a larger than normal paralegal to attorney ratio, and genuinely desire our people to enjoy coming to work. We embrace technology that improves our efficiency.
Core Values:
· Exceed expectations
· All for one, one for all
· Deliver value
· Strive for expertise
· Have a solutions mindset
Vision
To grow our firm 7-fold in 10 years with a 20% profit margin
Apply via the form or contact LeeAnn Wilburn, Human Resources Coordinator & Intake Supervisor at lwilburn@hooklaw.net or 757-967-9703.