Attorney

Mission Recruiting is representing an established New York law firm seeking an experienced Elder Law Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its growing practice in Hauppauge, New York . This onsite opportunity offers a $150,000–$200,000 salary plus a discretionary year-end bonus and focuses on Elder Law, Medicaid planning, asset protection, long-term care planning, crisis Medicaid matters, and estate planning . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who enjoys sophisticated planning work and helping individuals and families navigate significant healthcare, financial, and long-term care decisions. Compensation Discretionary year-end bonus paid in December Location & Work Arrangement Onsite This position is based exclusively in the Hauppauge office and is not a hybrid or remote opportunity. About the Opportunity Mission Recruiting's client has an established Elder Law practice serving individuals and families with Medicaid planning, asset protection, long-term care planning, crisis planning, and estate planning needs. The successful attorney will advise clients on both proactive planning and time-sensitive matters, including Medicaid eligibility, nursing home and community Medicaid planning, asset preservation strategies, and Medicaid applications and appeals. The role combines sophisticated legal planning with significant client interaction and the opportunity to guide families through consequential financial and healthcare decisions. Responsibilities Advise clients regarding Medicaid eligibility and planning Develop asset protection strategies Create pre-planning and crisis Medicaid solutions Oversee Medicaid applications and appeals Counsel clients regarding long-term care planning Advise families regarding nursing home placement and related planning considerations Handle community Medicaid matters Counsel clients on estate planning matters Develop planning strategies based on individual client circumstances Work closely with clients and families navigating healthcare and financial decisions Maintain strong client and referral-source relationships Recommended Qualifications 5+ years of relevant legal experience J.D. from an accredited law school Admission to and good standing with the New York State Bar Experience with Elder Law, Medicaid planning, estate planning, trusts, or estates Knowledge of Medicaid eligibility requirements and crisis planning strategies Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and matter-management abilities Preferred Qualifications Substantial Elder Law experience Medicaid application and appeals experience Crisis Medicaid planning experience Asset protection planning experience Trusts and estate planning experience Experience counseling families on complex financial and healthcare-related planning matters United Oxford medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare Firm pays 80% of the individual medical premium Discount applicable to additional medical coverage tiers Guardian long-term disability coverage Flexible spending account 401(k) through ADP; no employer match Aflac MassMutual life insurance Paid time off Approximately 10 paid holidays Medical benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment Why This Opportunity Stands Out Discretionary year-end bonus Established Elder Law practice Sophisticated Medicaid and asset protection planning Mix of proactive planning and crisis matters Direct, meaningful client and family interaction Opportunity to handle Elder Law and estate planning matters Firm pays 80% of individual medical premiums Streamlined interview process No writing sample or references required with the initial submission #J-18808-Ljbffr Mission Recruiting, LLC