Associate Attorney

Internal Revenue Service; Pawleys Island (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm seeks a remote attorney with licensure in multiple states. The ideal candidate will independently manage cases, communicate effectively, and draft various legal documents. A strong background in Medicaid law is preferred, alongside a proactive approach and proven legal experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 3 years of substantive legal experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Persistent, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Independent handling of cases from inception to resolution.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Attendance at hearings and trials.

Skills

Positive communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Problem-solving

Tech savvy

Education

Graduate of an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC is seeking an energetic, independent, collaborative attorney with licensure in several New England states to join our team.

Our team is comprised of over 50 attorneys, paralegals, and operations staff. Each of our attorneys works remotely from co-working spaces or home offices around the country, supported by paralegals and operations staff located in the firm’s brick and mortar office in South Carolina. Our firm is progressive and fast-paced. Our attorneys are detail-oriented, industrious, and engaging connoisseurs of Medicaid. Our practice involves the interplay of multiple related areas of law including Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement, administrative appeals, civil litigation, probate and estate claims, and guardianships. Prior experience in one or more of these areas is preferred, but passion, purpose, and curiosity are most important. This job requires tenacity, determination, and perseverance as essential skills for the day-to-day job. All new attorneys are provided with a comprehensive onboarding, training and supervision.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Independent handling of cases from inception to resolution.
• Craft and execute strategies that optimize favorable outcomes in advocating for clients based on the review of initial case information and on-going fact investigation.
• Substantive communication with courts, administrative offices, financial institutions, and clients.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, appeals, agreements, and security instruments.
• Attendance at hearings and trials.
  
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum of at least 3 years of substantive legal experience
• Positive and candid communication, both oral and written forms
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a remote team of colleagues and office staff
• Energy, discipline, and self-motivation to thrive in a home office
• High level of organization and time management
• Persistent, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving and analysis
• Confidence and drive to take initiative and remain accountable for your case outcomes from start to finish
• Tech savvy with working knowledge of Mac/Apples, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, timekeeping software

Applicants will be considered upon the submission of a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references.

This is a remote position.

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) is a non-profit voluntary association whose members consist of a dedicated group of elder law and special needs attorneys across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MassNAELA was incorporated in 1992, to serve the legal profession and the public with the following mission: Educate, inspire, serve, advocate, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law.