Paralegal- MedLaw

Job Summary

Center for Elder Law & Justice is looking to fill two full-time positions. Reporting to the social worker supervisor, program liaisons provide a range of support and administration to the Financial Management Program and its clients. This position is highly client-service based. The Financial Management Program helps older adults with cognitive and or physical limitations pay their bills and remain independent.

• Generous vacation and sick time
• Fourteen holidays a year, plus two half-day holidays
• Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• Encouragement of professional development
• Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness
• Travel reimbursement
• 401k contribution after 1 year of service

• Minimum requirement AAS degree
• 1-5 years of client service or equivalent experience
• Experience working with older adults

• Proficient in Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Highly client-service focused
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail, well organized and accurate
• Basic math skills

• Coordinate monthly volunteer meetings.
• Maintain volunteer resource manual
• Maintain and manage all records, reports and statistics as required, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Networking with other CELJ programs to meet the needs of clients.
• Other Duties as assigned
• May require some travel.
• May require client visits, which can include in-home, as needed

• Handle high volume of inbound/outbound phone calls in a timely, professional manner.
• Provide strong client service skills with the ability to explain and respond to questions about the Financial Management Program to new and existing clients.
• Exhibit strong professional communications skills to draft letters and emails to clients and other parties as needed.
• Initial volunteer set-up.
• Introduction letters.
• Works very closely with Volunteer staff to identify and link clients to resources.
• Responsible for opening new client files and preparation of welcome packets.
• Promote the work of the office and practice.
• Some administrative duties/Filing.

CELJ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employer recruits without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.