Elder Law Associate Attorney -

Summary Of Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the managing partner with drafting planning instruments including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, beneficiary designations, and advise on tax and Medicaid implications, and complex asset protection plans including family partnerships and irrevocable trusts; supervise signing ceremonies.
• Manage estate and trust administration matters to assist fiduciaries in the administration process, prepare and submit fiduciary accounts, advise the client on beneficiary relations and asset management/distribution, advise on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns, interact with financial institutions, accountants, the Surrogate court and other professionals.
• Advise on Medicaid spend-down and applications with the County Board of Social Services; defend Medicaid clients in fair hearings; advocate for elderly clients in institutional care settings or home care settings.
• Engage in litigation related to will and trust contests, guardianship/conservatorship and other issues related to estate and elder law.

Qualifications & Skills

• J.D. Degree. Additional licensure or education, such as LL.M, CELA, MBA, or CPA is helpful but not required.
• Three or more years of estate and elder law practice experience.
• Excellent communications skills - both oral and written.
• Attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Demonstrated experience with relevant firm software programs such as Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook and Excel) and the firm's case management system (CLIO).
• Ability to anticipate the client's needs and the firm's needs to maintain the firm's reputation, competence and excellence.
• Accurate billing tracking.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes Vacation and Personal Holiday.
• Health insurance and Retirement Plan are available after introductory period.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance; also available is Supplemental Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• Wellness benefits include an in-house Relaxation Exercise Room with access to a private shower.