Hybrid Medicaid Planning Attorney

at Atticus Lawyer Coaching

• Job title: Medicaid Planning Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $105,000 - $140,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Louisville, United States

About the role

• Medicaid Planning Attorney at Triplett & Carothers guiding families through Medicaid and estate planning. Focused on client relationships and providing compassionate legal support.

Responsibilities

• Assess Medicaid eligibility and guide clients through spend-down strategies
• Develop asset protection plans including transfers, trusts, annuities, and exempt resource planning
• Draft Medicaid planning documents including caregiver agreements and personal services contracts
• Prepare and file Medicaid applications, renewals, and appeals
• Communicate with state agencies and represent clients in Medicaid hearings as appropriate
• Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
• Guide clients and families through long-term care decisions with empathy and clarity
• Collaborate with team members and clients’ outside professionals to provide seamless support
• Maintain steady communication with clients to ensure they feel informed, supported, and prepared throughout the process
• Track deadlines, application timelines, and documentation requirements with precision

Requirements

• A thoughtful listener and confident, compassionate communicator
• A calm presence who can guide families through stressful or emotional decisions
• A detail-oriented and thorough practitioner with strong drafting and analytical skills
• A team-oriented professional who values collaboration and mutual support
• A steady, reliable attorney who takes pride in accuracy, timeliness, and clear communication
• A solutions-focused mindset with a genuine desire to help clients protect their dignity and their resources
• Self-motivated and committed to ongoing personal and professional development
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Kentucky
• Experience in Medicaid planning, elder law, or long-term care planning required
• Estate planning experience and strong drafting skills preferred
• Familiarity with Medicaid rules, look-back periods, and crisis planning strategies
• 3 or more years of related legal experience

Benefits

• Base salary range of $105,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunities available
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and personal days
• Generous holiday schedule including Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week and Christmas through New Year’s
• A truly family-friendly culture with a steady 9 to 5 schedule and no weekends or evening hours