Attorney

Atticus Lawyer Coaching

. Assess Medicaid eligibility and guide clients through spend-down strategies .

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
3 or more years of related legal experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of $105,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience
Bonus opportunities available
Health insurance –100% paid for employee only plan
401(k) with 3% employer match
Generous PTO plan in addition to personal and sick days and holiday schedule including Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week and Christmas through New Year’s
Predictable 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, with no evening or weekend hours
Steady client demand and a consistent workflow, without billable hour pressure
Strong administrative and team support, allowing attorneys to focus on client work rather than volume
A genuinely family-friendly culture that respects personal time, boundaries, and long-term career sustainability

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medicaid eligibility assessmentasset protection planningdrafting Medicaid planning documentspreparing Medicaid applicationsestate planningdrafting willsdrafting trustsdrafting powers of attorneyanalytical skillsdocumentation management

Soft Skills

thoughtful listenercompassionate communicatorcalm presencedetail-orientedteam-orientedreliableaccuratetimelysolutions-focusedself-motivated

Certifications

Juris Doctorlicensed to practice law in Kentucky