Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney

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A law firm located in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the firm, overseeing various responsibilities related to estate planning, elder law, and estate administration. This role includes supervising Medicaid applications and guardianship complaints, drafting asset protection plans and estate planning documents, managing all phases of estate administration, attending client meetings, and handling client communication. The Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney will also be responsible for marketing efforts to attract estate planning and elder law clients, developing relationships with community partners, speaking on estate planning and elder law topics, drafting court submissions, and attending court proceedings. In addition, this position will involve handling estate litigation matters. Candidates must have NJ Bar admission, with preference given to those with PA Bar admission.

Duties:

• Supervise Medicaid applications and guardianship complaints.
• Draft asset protection plans and estate planning documents.
• Manage all phases of estate administration, including probate.
• Attend client meetings to provide legal counsel and support.
• Handle client communication and address their legal needs.
• Lead marketing efforts to attract estate planning and elder law clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, including financial advisors and healthcare professionals.
• Speak on estate planning and elder law topics at seminars and events.
• Draft court submissions and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Handle estate litigation matters when necessary.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in estate planning and elder law.
• Admission to the New Jersey (NJ) Bar is required.
• Preferably admitted to the Pennsylvania (PA) Bar.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid regulations.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Marketing skills to attract clients and develop community partnerships.
• Public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Legal research and drafting skills for court submissions.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New Jersey (NJ) Bar.
• Pennsylvania (PA) Bar admission (preferred).

Skills:

• Estate planning and elder law expertise.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and guardianship complaints.
• Estate administration and probate.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Client consultation and communication.
• Marketing and business development.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Court representation and litigation.
• Relationship building with community partners.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306