Attorney - Trust & Estates, Elder Care

NPAworldwide

Melville (NY)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

NPAworldwide on Long Island seeks an experienced attorney specializing in Elder Law and Estate Planning to join our Melville, NY client’s office. The role involves advising clients, drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and handling probate and estate administration.

You will interpret laws, guide Medicaid eligibility, work with a team, and maintain client relationships. 3+ years of experience, JD, NY Bar admission required, and a salary of 135k-150k with benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Elder law

Estate planning

Estate administration

Negotiation

Communication

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

New York Bar admission

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

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.