Elder Law Attorney

Jobot; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is a well-established full-service law firm in Northeast Ohio, focused on elder law, including Medicaid planning, estate planning, and powers of attorney. This is a permanent, full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

You will counsel seniors and families, represent clients in court and hearings, draft wills and trusts, and help navigate complex elder-law issues with compassion.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active State Bar membership in good standing
• Minimum 3 years of elder law experience (Medicaid planning, estate planning, powers of attorney)
• Ability to represent clients in court, hearings, and mediations
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and families
• Commitment to serving seniors and their families
• Discretion and professionalism handling sensitive issues

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate elder law counsel on Medicaid planning, estate planning, and powers of attorney
• Represent clients in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and mediations
• Prepare and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
• Conduct legal research to stay informed on elder law
• Collaborate with team to develop and implement strategies
• Educate clients and families on rights and responsibilities
• Participate in community outreach to promote elder law services

Skills

Excellent legal research and writing

Strong interpersonal skills

Discretion and professionalism

Commitment to serving seniors andfamil

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Current State Bar in good standing

Job description

Job details

As a full-service law firm, our team takes pride in its attorneys who have a particular understanding and real-world experience in over 50 different legal practice areas.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Julibeth Canafax

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us

This is a well-established full-service law firm rooted in Northeast Ohio with a long history of providing legal counsel to both individuals and businesses. The firm’s attorneys offer expertise across more than 50 legal practice areas, including corporate and business law, estate planning and probate, employment and labor, real estate, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. It prides itself on combining deep local knowledge with sophisticated legal capabilities typically found in larger metropolitan firms, and on using a collaborative, team-oriented approach to solve complex legal challenges for its clients.

Why join us

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays

Job Details

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and their families? Are you eager to use your legal expertise to navigate complex elder law issues? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Elder Law Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. Our firm is committed to providing high-quality legal services to our clients, with a particular focus on elder law, including Medicaid planning, estate planning, and powers of attorney. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Providing compassionate and comprehensive legal counsel to clients on matters related to elder law, including Medicaid planning, estate planning, and powers of attorney.
2. 2. Representing clients in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and mediations.
3. 3. Preparing and reviewing legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
4. 4. Conducting legal research and analysis to stay abreast of current laws and regulations related to elder law.
5. 5. Collaborating with other team members to develop and implement effective legal strategies.
6. 6. Educating clients and their families on their rights and responsibilities, as well as the potential legal implications of their decisions.
7. 7. Participating in community outreach events to promote our firm’s services and to educate the public about elder law issues.

Qualifications

1. 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
2. 2. Current membership in good standing with the State Bar.
3. 3. Minimum of 3 years of experience in elder law, including experience with Medicaid planning, estate planning, and powers of attorney.
4. 4. Proven ability to represent clients in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and mediations.
5. 5. Excellent legal research and writing skills.
6. 6. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and their families.
7. 7. Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of seniors and their families.
8. 8. Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.