Elder Law Attorney

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on Medicaid eligibility, asset protection strategies, and long-term care planning options
• Develops and implements pre-planning and crisis planning solutions for clients and families facing urgent care needs
• Prepares and oversees estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, and related documents
• Guides clients through nursing home placement, community Medicaid programs, and long-term care planning decisions
• Oversees Medicaid applications and appeals with accuracy, urgency, and strong attention to detail
• Meets directly with LegalShield members and private clients to understand their goals and recommend appropriate planning strategies
• Works closely with families navigating sensitive healthcare, financial, and end-of-life planning concerns
• Maintains strong relationships with clients, referral sources, and internal team members
• Provides clear, compassionate legal guidance in a way clients and families can understand and trust
• Supports the Estates Department’s collaborative approach while independently managing client consultations and matters

Requirements

• Must-have: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, Active New York State Bar license in good standing, Minimum 5 years of experience practicing elder law and estate planning, Demonstrated experience with Medicaid planning, Medicaid eligibility rules, and crisis planning strategies, Strong knowledge of New York estate planning laws, Experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and related estate planning documents, Ability to work 100% onsite in Hauppauge, Long Island, NY