# Paralegal - Estate Planning & Elder Law

> Build My Great Team · Massillon, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-18

**Salary:** USD 58,000–62,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Confidential

## Description

### **Join a trusted estate planning and elder law practice that puts families first — and treats its team the same way.**

This is a small, established practice in Western Stark County, Ohio focused on helping families navigate estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, and trust administration. The attorney has served the community for decades with a practical, compassionate approach that clients rely on at life’s most important moments. The paralegal we bring on will be central to all of it — working directly with clients, supporting the attorney, and keeping complex matters moving with accuracy and care.

**About the Role**

This position offers a hybrid option for candidates who have a genuine need for alternative scheduling arrangements. In-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Wednesday is our no-appointment day, used for focused work, one-on-one check-ins with the attorney, and a firm-wide lunch meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (one-hour lunch; office closes at noon on Fridays); Friday, 8:30 AM to noon.

The strongest candidate will bring attention to detail, genuine warmth with elderly clients, and the ability to manage complex Medicaid cases independently once up to speed.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Attend signing appointments with clients for trusts, wills, and powers of attorney
-   Meet with clients at follow-up appointments to gather information and complete Medicaid applications
-   Gather, process, assemble, and scan documents for Medicaid application submissions
-   Work directly with the attorney to complete and file Medicaid applications
-   Prepare basic documents including powers of attorney and trust drafts

## Requirements

**Background and experience:**

-   Experience in Medicaid planning or estate planning strongly preferred
-   Background as a JFS (Job and Family Services) caseworker or similar public benefits role will be considered

**Must-haves:**

-   Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Outlook; comfortable with scanning
-   Notary Public, or willing and able to become one (the firm covers all fees)
-   Must be able to pass a criminal background check
-   Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through without being managed
-   Sharp attention to detail — accuracy matters in every document we produce
-   Must agree to and abide by the firm’s Code of Conduct: professional presentation, communication, and attire at all times
-   Personal social media conduct must not reflect negatively on this firm
-   Excel proficiency is a plus but not required

**Why This Role Stands Out**

-   Hybrid option available for candidates with genuine alternative scheduling needs
-   Family-friendly workplace — the firm is happy to work around your household needs
-   Supportive, small-office environment where your work has direct impact
-   Meaningful client work — helping families navigate estate planning and Medicaid at some of life’s most important moments
-   An attorney who invests in her team with strong benefits and a generous retirement match

## Benefits

-   Salary: $58,000 to $62,000, commensurate with experience
-   Bonus potential
-   SEP-IRA with employer match up to 6% of salary
-   Monthly insurance premium reimbursement through a company-sponsored program (individual and family caps apply)
-   $100,000 life insurance policy with a long-term care rider
-   11½ paid holidays per year
-   1 week paid vacation to start, plus a paid day off for your birthday
-   Notary certification fees covered by the firm

**How to Apply**

Submit your resume and cover letter for confidential consideration. We will reach out to candidates who are the best fit for the role.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free of discrimination. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

## Apply

[Apply at Build My Great Team](https://apply.workable.com/bmgt/j/9187B0651C/apply)

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