Wanted: Full-Time Paralegal

At Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, we know that families don’t come to us during ordinary times. They come to us when they’re facing some of life’s biggest challenges, such as helping an aging parent, navigating a dementia diagnosis, planning for long-term care, or protecting a loved one’s future.

Our team is committed to making those journeys a little less overwhelming through compassionate guidance, thoughtful planning, and exceptional client service.

We’re looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented Paralegal who shares our passion for helping others. If you’re someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys building relationships with clients, and wants to be part of a collaborative team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Below you’ll find the full job description, qualifications, and instructions for applying. We look forward to learning more about you.

Full-Time Paralegal – Estate Planning, Special Needs, Probate, and Trust Administration

Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning is the leading Life Care Planning law firm in the Kansas City region. Lifescape is a holistic, multidisciplinary Life Care & Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs, and Philanthropic & Charitable Planning Law Firm.  We believe in “A Better Way” to plan for life.  As a Life Care Planning (or Life Planning) Law Firm our services include healthcare coordination & advocacy, housing, financial planning, asset protection, public & private benefits, family coordination & mediation, and personal health & wellness coaching, serving older adults, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and their families.

Lifescape invests in its team members and community.  We value our team members’ development and are dedicated to supporting a good work-life balance. We support organizations and causes that make a difference in our community, and we give our team members the flexibility to give back to the community in ways that are meaningful to them.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and highly organized Elder Law Paralegal to support our attorneys in providing exceptional legal services to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families. The ideal candidate will have strong legal knowledge, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters with sensitivity and professionalism.

The Elder Law Paralegal will assist with estate planning, probate and estate administration, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and related elder law matters while providing a high level of service to clients during important life transitions.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support & Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, families, and outside professionals
• Conduct client intake interviews and gather relevant personal, financial, and legal information
• Communicate with clients regarding document preparation, deadlines, case status, and next steps
• Provide compassionate and professional support to clients navigating aging, disability, incapacity, and estate issues

Estate Planning Support

• Assist attorneys with preparation of estate planning documents, including:
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Durable powers of attorney
  • Healthcare directives
  • Beneficiary designations
  • Special needs planning documents
• Prepare drafts, revisions, and client correspondence
• Coordinate signing meetings and maintain accurate records

Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Support

• Assist with MO HealthNet & KanCare Medicaid eligibility planning and application preparation
• Collect and organize financial documentation and supporting records
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information

Probate & Estate Administration

• Assist with probate filings and estate administration tasks
• Prepare court documents, inventories, accounting, and correspondence
• Communicate with courts, financial institutions, beneficiaries, and other professionals
• Maintain case calendars and deadlines

Legal Operations & Administrative Duties

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, forms, and legal documents
• Maintain electronic and paper client files
• Manage deadlines, task lists, and attorney workflows
• Conduct legal research as needed
• Assist with billing support and time entry accuracy
• Help improve internal processes and client service systems

Experience/Qualifications

Required

• Ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to clients
• Ability to listen and relate to others with empathy
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills required.
• Strong attention to details
• Takes initiative, is a self-starter, and is willing to learn new skills
• Investigative mind and strong research skills
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with legal software and document management systems
• Demonstrate high level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.

Preferred

• Experience in elder law, estate planning, probate, trusts, or Medicaid planning
• Knowledge of state-specific probate and Medicaid procedures
• Experience working with seniors, caregivers, families, or individuals with disabilities
• Familiarity with legal billing and case management software
• Professional, dependable, and proactive
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
• Experience working with a CRM (Customer Relation Management System) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Full Time
• 4 Weeks Paid Vacation plus 7 Paid Holidays
• Sick days
• Eligible for All Employee Benefits (401k, AFLAC, etc.)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Annual Base Salary: $45,000-$65,000
• Eligible for Bonuses

How to Apply

Please submit a Cover Letter and Résumé to Katie Riordan at Katie@lifescapelaw.com.  The Cover Letter should provide the applicant’s mailing address and a statement that applicant has read the Minimum Requirements and Other Desired Qualifications.