Elder Law Attorney (#5255)

On Call Counsel; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

On Call Counsel is assisting a well-established law firm in Hauppauge, NY, seeking an experienced Elder Law Attorney. The role focuses on Medicaid planning, asset protection, long-term care planning, and crisis Medicaid applications.

Qualified candidates have a JD, NY Bar admission, and 5+ years in Elder Law/Medicaid/Trusts. On-site work in Hauppauge is required, with a compassionate, client-focused approach to families facing urgent healthcare and financial decisions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, and/or Trusts & Estates.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Medicaid eligibility and asset protection strategies
• Develop and implement pre-planning and crisis planning solutions
• Oversee Medicaid applications and appeals
• Counsel clients regarding long-term care, nursing home placement, and community Medicaid programs
• Oversee estate planning documents
• Work closely with families navigating urgent healthcare and financial challenges
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and referral sources

Skills

Elder Law

Medicaid Planning

Estate Planning

Client Counseling

Crisis planning

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Our client, an established and highly respected law firm, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Elder Law Attorney to join its team. This position focuses heavily on Medicaid planning, asset protection, long-term care planning, and crisis Medicaid applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Medicaid eligibility and asset protection strategies


• Develop and implement pre-planning and crisis planning solutions


• Oversee Medicaid applications and appeals


• Counsel clients regarding long-term care, nursing home placement, and community Medicaid programs


• Oversee estate planning documents


• Work closely with families navigating urgent healthcare and financial challenges


• Maintain strong relationships with clients and referral sources

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active admission to the New York State Bar


• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience preferred


• Experience with Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, and/or Trusts & Estates


• Strong knowledge of Medicaid eligibility rules and crisis planning strategies


• Excellent communication, client service, and organizational skills


• Ability to compassionately guide clients and families through complex and often time-sensitive matters


• Must be able to work onsite in Hauppauge, NY

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.