Cocheco Elder Law Associates, PLLC is looking for a versatile and experienced elder law Paralegal to enhance our team! The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of elder law, be organized, be deadline-oriented, and be dedicated to keeping the files progressing to completion. This role will address all areas of elder law, including drafting estate planning documents, real estate closings, preparing probate filings, and estates and trust accounting. Additional responsibilities include communicating with clients and attending to their needs and concerns, guiding clients step-by-step through the process, maintaining client files, performing research, managing deadlines, electronic filings, and other tasks as assigned.

This is a full-time, in-office position for our Dover, New Hampshire office. We would consider a hybrid working arrangement for the right candidate. Cocheco Elder Law Associates is a small boutique law office that offers market-competitive compensation and benefits, a team-oriented working environment, and a commitment to fostering a friendly and positive work culture. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply today!

• Work with clients, beneficiaries, nursing homes, and financial institutions to obtain needed information.
• Promptly respond to clients' calls, needs, and concerns.
• Prepare legal correspondence and documents with minimal direction, such as wills, trusts, living documents, deeds, Medicaid forms, applications, and court pleadings.
• Conduct research necessary to complete documents.
• Work with staff on Medicaid administration matters.
• Work with staff on estate funding and administration matters.
• Maintain client database and records following company protocols.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of NH elder law experience is preferred, but we are willing to train and invest in a less experienced but highly qualified and motivated candidate. Maine experience is a plus. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and electronic filing fluency. Familiarity with document management software and Adobe preferred. EOE

Cocheco Elder Law is a small but busy law firm dedicated to helping families achieve their estate planning and elder law goals. We believe in developing strong, lasting relationships with our clients by providing exceptional service from the first phone call to the delivery of their estate plan. We deliver a wide range of estate planning and elder law services, including estate planning, long-term care planning, probate, and trust administration. We are a people-first business that always keeps the client's needs and interests in mind.