Associate Disability Attorney

Overview

A legal team specializing in Social Security Disability claims is seeking a licensed full-time Associate Attorney. The team has over 35 years of experience helping clients obtain justice and regain financial stability through disability claims. This role involves providing legal advice, preparing for, and representing clients at disability hearings before Social Security Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), as well as legal writing at the ALJ and Appeals Council levels.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at Social Security disability hearings before ALJs
• Prepare legal documents and conduct legal writing for hearings and Appeals Council
• Communicate with clients via telephone, mail, and email throughout the disability process
• Travel to hearings in various cities and states as required (up to 80% travel)

Requirements

• Licensed attorney
• 1-3+ years of experience practicing Social Security Disability law
• Conducted at least 200 Social Security hearings before SSA ALJs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Reliable and dependable
• Residence in one of the following states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Texas

Home Office Requirements (Remote Position)

• Fast internet connection (20MB+)
• Wired Ethernet cable internet connection in home office
• Landline telephone or strong cell phone signal in home office
• Quiet home office environment with no distractions during business hours

Provided Equipment and Benefits

• Laptop computer, additional monitor, printer, and headphones
• Remote internet Wi-Fi access for business travel
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive medical benefits package
• Employee wellness program
• Competitive salary with 401(k) and profit sharing

Location

This position is remote but requires residence in one of the specified states and travel to hearings in other cities and states.