Senior Long-Term Care Planning Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a seasoned attorney to lead the Long-Term Care Planning Department in State College, PA. This leadership role involves overseeing the team, engaging with clients, reviewing legal documents, and crafting strategies to meet clients' unique goals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in elder law, Medicaid planning, and asset protection, with a passion for client advocacy and team development.

Duties

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Long-Term Care Planning team.
• Ensure departmental alignment with values of quality, service, integrity, and empathy.
• Conduct consultations and meetings with clients and their families.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans, including Medicaid strategies.
• Review and approve legal documents related to long-term care planning.
• Supervise benefit entitlement applications and manage appeals.
• Lead and mentor staff, ensuring accuracy and excellence in client files.
• Collaborate with professionals to deliver holistic solutions.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements for operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in elder law, estate planning, or long-term care planning.
• Proven leadership experience in a legal or healthcare-related setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Expertise in elder law, Medicaid planning, and asset protection.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent client advocacy and communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Jury pay
• Birthday off
• Bereavement leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Gym membership
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance

The attorneys at this law firm specialize in elder law. Their areas of practice include guardianship, estate planning, special needs planning, wealth protection, business succession planning, veterans benefits planning, and nursing home Medicaid planning. Their offices are located in Pennsylvania.