Long-Term Care/Health Care Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is looking for an associate-level attorney to join its long-term care and health care team. This role involves working on regulatory and risk-management issues such as licensing, certification, compliance, and contract reviews. While prior experience in health law is preferred, the firm is dedicated to supporting candidates with strong potential who are eager to develop their expertise in this growing and dynamic field. This is a hybrid remote opportunity with flexible office locations.

Location:

• Buffalo, NY

Duties:

• Provide counsel on long-term care/health care law issues such as licensing, survey and certification, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and Certificate of Need (CON) matters.
• Foster and maintain strong, lasting client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development initiatives to help expand the firm’s health care practice.
• Stay updated on evolving health care laws and regulations, contributing to the firm’s thought leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various departments to provide comprehensive legal support to clients.
• Maintain a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in corporate or litigation law; health care experience preferred but not required.
• Strong candidates with less experience but a demonstrated passion for health care law and a willingness to learn will be considered.
• Admission to the New York, Connecticut, or Massachusetts Bar required; ability to waive into other jurisdictions preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the bar.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to rapidly absorb and process new information.
• High standards of performance, conscientiousness, dedication, and responsibility.
• Professional, cooperative, and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization.
• Military experience is welcome.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York, Connecticut, or Massachusetts Bar (active and in good standing).
• Ability to waive into other jurisdictions is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• High level of organizational skills and workload management.
• Ability to quickly absorb new information and adapt.
• Client-focused with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and performance standards.

Benefits:

• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with firm match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-covered supplemental benefits.
• Annual performance reviews.

This prominent, large, full service, New York law firm is committed to the philosophy that lawyers must be problem solvers. This firm has experienced rapid growth over the years due to its success, market salaries, and commitment to delivering quality legal services in a cost effective manner. It is at the forefront in electronic commerce and the legal issues arising from the use of the Internet for domestic and international business transactions. Attorneys at this firm are encouraged to become actively involved in their communities and many have served as members of board of directors for numerous corporations and charitable organizations, including hospitals, museums, and shelters. They believe their commitment to their community is a reflection of the high quality, hard working, dedicated, actively involved people that they are.