Senior Long Term Care Planning Attorney
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Overview
Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Department Leadership
Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Long-Term Care Planning team, including planners, care coordinators, paralegals, and legal assistants.
Ensure departmental alignment with firm values of Quality, Service, Integrity, and Empathy.
Client Engagement
Conduct initial consultations and ongoing meetings with clients and their families to assess needs and goals.
Develop and implement comprehensive Care Plans, including Medicaid qualification strategies, asset protection, and care coordination.
Serve as a trusted advisor, resolving client concerns promptly and professionally.
Legal Oversight
Review and approve all legal documents related to long-term care planning, including Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, and Irrevocable Trusts.
Supervise the preparation and submission of benefit entitlement applications (e.g., Medical Assistance), and manage appeals as necessary.
Team Collaboration
Lead and mentor staff, ensuring accuracy and excellence in all client files.
Collaborate with Elder Care Navigators, Certified Medicaid Planners™, and other professionals to deliver holistic solutions.
Process Improvement
Recommend and implement process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and client experience.
Monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Compensation Based on ExperienceQualifications
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.
About Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak
At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, our commitment to a solutions-oriented work environment is realized through teams that are bound by mutual respect and accountability and who strive for continuous learning and growth.
Does that sound like an environment you would like to work in? Are you a team player who is eager to learn, solutions-oriented, and reliable? If so, we may have a place for you on our team!
We have offices in Williamsport, State College, Altoona, Wilkes-Barre, Muncy, Wyalusing, and Wysox, PA.
Our employee benefits include: Paid time off, Holiday Pay, Jury Pay, Birthday Off, Bereavement Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Gym Membership, Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Assistance. Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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