Job description:
- Providing legal advice to its clients, helping them navigate the complexities of estate planning, and ensuring the protection and management of their assets
- Provide comprehensive and expert legal advice on elder law, estate planning, and administration to our clients
- Prepare and review legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning instruments
- Represent clients in probate and estate administration proceedings
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses related to elder law and estate planning
- Assist clients in understanding and navigating Medicaid eligibility and application processes
- Work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and legal staff while also managing individual caseloads
- Keep up to date with the latest legal developments and changes in elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid rules
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates and excellent customer service
Qualifications:
- Must have expertise in elder law, estate planning, and administration
- Deep understanding of the New York State Bar and Medicaid requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the legal industry, specifically in elder law and estate planning
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Extensive knowledge of Medicaid eligibility and application processes
- Proven track record in estate administration
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to interpret complex laws and regulations
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our client is a law firm specializing in Elder Law and Trust & Estate Planning. With multiple offices on Long Island, they are expanding and seek an experienced attorney to work out of their Melville, NY Office. The position is full-time in the office.
- Solid work life balance. There are no billable hours. (they bill on a flat fee basis)
- Family oriented firm
- Salary between 125K -140K plus benefits