Trust Administrator Attorney

ATA Services; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

ATA Services seeks a part-time Trust Administrator Attorney to support Denver's Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. The role emphasizes trusts, elder law, and Medicaid with flexible hours (9 am–3 pm; 20 hours weekly). Remote work is allowed, but onsite at start/end to pick up and drop off equipment.

Contract through June 30, 2027, at $75/hr. Ideal candidates have five years' experience in drafting/reviewing trust instruments and administering trusts, plus a law degree or related

Qualifications

• Legal background with focus on trusts or Medicaid.
• Experience drafting, interpreting trust instruments and distributions.
• Knowledge of federal and state Medicaid regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review trust agreements and related documents for Medicaid eligibility.
• Prepare and issue trust determinations to medical eligibility offices.
• Conduct legal research applying federal and state regulations to trust decisions.
• Analyze trust accountings for compliance and eligibility issues.
• Assist with trust terminations and recovery of remaining balances.
• Support administrative appeals and proceedings with Colorado AG's Office.
• Provide guidance on trust compliance and Medicaid eligibility requirements.

Skills

Trust administration

Legal research

Medicaid knowledge

Trust accounting

Education

Law degree

Bachelor's in accounting/finance/public policy

Job description

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Trust Administrator Attorney

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2672

ATA Services is seeking part-time legal professional with strong experience with trusts, elder law and/or Medicaid to support Denver's Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

Contract Length:Until June 30th, 2027, with possible extension

Schedule + Hours: 20 hours per week (40 hours per month), flexible hours between 9 am - 3 pm. Wednesdays from 11-12 pm

Job Location:Remote but needs to be onsite to pick up and drop off equipment at start and end of contract.

Pay Rate:$75/hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and interpreting trust agreements and other legal documents for individuals applying for medical assistance programs
• Preparing and issuing trust determination letters to medical assistance eligibility offices
• Conducting legal research and applying federal and state regulations to trust-related eligibility decisions
• Analyzing trust accountings to identify compliance concerns and eligibility issues
• Managing recovery of remaining trust balances payable to the Department upon trust termination
• Assisting with administrative appeals and legal proceedings in partnership with the Colorado Attorney General's Office
• Providing guidance and recommendations regarding trust compliance and Medicaid eligibility requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

The qualifications that we are looking for are as follows:

• Preferably a law degree but would also consider someone with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting and finance, public policy or in any other field of study related to these duties.
• The ideal candidate would have five years' experience:
• Drafting or reviewing and interpreting trust instruments; and/or
• Administering trusts, including involvement in the decisions related to trust distributions and the preparation or review of trust accountings and tax filings.

ATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law