Medicaid and Guardianship Associate Attorney

Cona Elder Law; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Cona Elder Law seeks an experienced Medicaid and Guardianship Associate Attorney in New York. You will manage complex Medicaid eligibility cases and guardianship proceedings, operating with autonomy within a collaborative team.

You will prepare applications, petitions, and hearings, analyze financials, and coordinate with paralegal staff to meet deadlines while maintaining client confidentiality and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active New York license.
• At least 3 years’ experience with Medicaid applications and guardianship proceedings.
• In-depth knowledge of Medicaid laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and client communication.
• Spanish-speaking/bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Medicaid institutional applications end-to-end with docs.
• Prepare guardianship petitions and attend hearings.
• Analyze financial records for income verification and gifting.
• Maintain organized case files and deadlines.
• Collaborate with paralegal staff to meet deadlines.
• Work with Nursing Home and Medicaid Partners on strategies.
• Handle high volume of cases with confidentiality.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Active NY License

Medicaid knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Cona Elder Law is an award-winning and well-respected elder law and estate planning firm dedicated to serving the legal and financial needs of older adults and their families. We concentrate in legal matters such as asset protection planning, estate planning, Medicaid planning and applications, guardianships, estate litigation, and health care reimbursement and recovery. We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality legal services with integrity and professionalism. We are seeking an experienced Medicaid and Guardianship Associate Attorney with a strong understanding of the Medicaid laws and regulations, Medicaid eligibility, the Medicaid application process, fair hearings, and Article 81 Guardianships.

Position Summary:

The Medicaid and Guardianship Attorney must have a minimum of 3 years experience analyzing difficult Medicaid eligibility scenarios, crafting creative solutions, handling undue hardship waivers, PRUCOL applications, Medicaid applications and Fair Hearings. In addition, the attorney must have 3 years experience handling Article 81 Guardianship proceedings from drafting Petitions to preparation of the Order and Judgment, including witness preparation and handling hearings in all counties in the metro-NY area. Attorneys 'own' their positions and are 100% responsible for their own work and caseloads. You will have autonomy and independence while being part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Medicaid institutional applications from start to finish along with supporting documentation.
• Prepare guardianship petitions, interview social workers, prepare witnesses for hearings, attend guardianship hearings, and handle contested guardianship matters.
• Analyze financial records for verification of income, identification of additional accounts, analysis of gifting or theft.
• Track and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are organized, up-to-date, and compliant with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain contact with dedicated Medicaid & Guardianship paralegal staff to successfully meet strict monthly deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Home and Medicaid Partners to develop and effectuate strategies.
• Multitask and handle a high volume of cases and workload.
• Handle confidential client information with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in New York.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing Medicaid applications and handling guardianship proceedings.
• In-depth knowledge of Medicaid laws, regulations, and procedures, especially as they pertain to eligibility, application submission, and post submission issues.
• Proven experience managing complex cases with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients and non-legal professionals.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual skills a plus.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with firm match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.