Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on439, Kemmerer Road, State College South, State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16801, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned attorney to lead our Long-Term Care Planning Department. This leadership role involves overseeing the Long-Term Care team, meeting directly with clients, reviewing legal documents, and crafting innovative strategies to meet each client’s unique goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in elder law, Medicaid planning, and asset protection, along with a passion for client advocacy and team development.
As the department leader, you will serve as a trusted advisor, resolving client concerns promptly and professionally while conducting initial consultations and ongoing meetings with clients and their families. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Care Plans, including Medicaid qualification strategies, asset protection, and care coordination. Additionally, you will supervise the preparation and submission of benefit entitlement applications and manage appeals as necessary.
Beyond client-facing duties, you will provide strategic direction to the team, ensuring alignment with our firm values of Quality, Service, Integrity, and Empathy. You will lead and mentor staff, including planners, care coordinators, paralegals, and legal assistants, to ensure accuracy and excellence in all client files. You will also collaborate with Elder Care Navigators and Certified Medicaid Planners™ to deliver holistic solutions and recommend process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and the client experience.
Work location
Work model: On-site
439, Kemmerer Road, State College South, State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16801, United States
State College, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide strategic direction and oversight to the Long-Term Care Planning team
- check_circleConduct initial consultations and ongoing meetings with clients and their families
- check_circleDevelop and implement comprehensive Care Plans including Medicaid strategies
- check_circleSupervise preparation and submission of benefit entitlement applications and appeals
- check_circleLead and mentor staff to ensure accuracy and excellence in client files
- check_circleRecommend and implement process enhancements to improve operational efficiency
- check_circleReview and approve legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
Requirements
- verifiedJuris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- verifiedActive license to practice law in Pennsylvania
- verifiedMinimum 3 years of experience in elder law, estate planning, or long-term care planning
- verifiedProficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid time off, Holiday Pay, Jury Pay, Birthday Off, Bereavement Leavecheck_circleHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurancecheck_circleRetirement Plancheck_circleGym Membershipcheck_circleStudent Loan Assistance and Tuition Assistance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Powers Of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Medicaid Qualification Strategies.
Education: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak
What does a Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak will provide strategic direction and oversight to the long-term care planning team; conduct initial consultations and ongoing meetings with clients and their families; develop and implement comprehensive care plans including medicaid strategies; and supervise preparation and submission of benefit entitlement applications and appeals.
What are the requirements for this Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney role?expand_more
Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak is looking for candidates who meet the following 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; and Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Where is the Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney role at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak located?expand_more
Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak is based in 439, Kemmerer Road, State College South, State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16801, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak has listed this Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney role as on-site.
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Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak include Elder Law; Medicaid Planning; Asset Protection; Estate Planning; Long-Term Care Planning; Powers Of Attorney; Wills; and Trusts.
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Educational requirements for this role: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
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Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney at Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak is part of the legal job category on Recrutus.