Probate - Medicaid Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Probate or Medicaid Paralegal – Estate and Elder Law Firm

Do you take pride in delivering exceptional work and making a real difference in the lives of families?

We’re hiring an experienced Probate Paralegal and/or Medicaid Paralegal/Advocate to join our growing estate and elder law team in Canton, Ohio. If you’re looking for a meaningful, fast-paced career where your work directly impacts families navigating major life transitions, we want to hear from you.

As a Probate and/or Medicaid Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting clients through long-term care planning, estate planning, and estate administration. Working closely with attorneys, financial professionals, and care providers, you will help ensure legal processes are handled with accuracy, efficiency, and compassion. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families at some of their most vulnerable moments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $20 – $24 , commensurate with experience and qualifications
• $1,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Life insurance
• Annual professional development budget
• Monthly team lunches
• Private office with free on-site parking

$20 - $24 hourly commensurate with experience & qualifications

Estate Paralegal and Medicaid Advocate/Paralegal Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Prepare and organize estate planning documents for attorney review and client signing
• Guide clients through the estate plan and financial document execution process
• Conduct intake meetings with prospective clients and families
• Draft and file Medicaid applications and gather supporting documentation
• Communicate with caseworkers, long-term care facilities, and financial institutions
• Coordinate with attorneys and financial advisors to ensure thorough and accurate plan implementation
• Maintain a large docket of active cases with strong follow-up and deadline management
• Provide professional, timely communication with clients throughout the process
• Assist with phone coverage, maintain confidential file systems, and support day-to-day office operations

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm setting, preferably in estate planning, elder law, probate, or Medicaid
• Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Preference given to candidates with advanced paralegal education or certification
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a high level of compassion when working with clients
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational abilities
• Strong writing and grammar skills

At Bixler Moore, we focus exclusively on elder care and estate planning, guiding families through some of life’s most important and personal decisions. We believe the strongest plans are built through close, collaborative relationships between our attorneys and the people we serve. Founded in 1979, our firm combines deep roots in the community with a modern, client-focused approach. We operate from two locations: a convenient office in Belden Village, where this position is based, and a second office housed in a beautifully restored 1885 historic building in Louisville.