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Attorney, Social Security Disability / ERISA Long-Term Disability
Location
United States
Posted
178 days ago
Salary
$75K - $100K / year
Seniority
Senior
Postgraduate DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• Personally represent and manage caseload of Social Security Insurance (SSDI) claims, including initial filings, appeals, and hearings
• Personally manage a caseload of ERISA Disability Insurance cases, including pre-suit claims, appeals, and federal court filings
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, including delivering empathetic legal services personalized to each client's situation
• Respond to written and telephone inquiries from clients
• Evaluate medical records, work history, and vocational evidence and present strong argument
• Maintain effective communication and personal relationships with clients through mail, telephone, and email
• Supervise and train legal support team, as needed
• Maintain proficiency and currency in applicable law to ensure the highest quality representation
• Collaborate with medical professionals and expert witnesses to strengthen case arguments
Job Requirements
- Law Degree and Bar Admission in at least one State
- Sufficient experience in Social Security Disability practice to have handled at least 100 hearings
- Strong legal writing skills for drafting appeals, briefs, and other case-related documents
- Empathy for those with disabilities and a commitment to fighting for their benefits
- Reliable access to their own internet connection (30 Mbps upload speeds, minimum) and internet router to work remotely
- Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free remote work environment and set working hours
- Please include when applying: Cover Letter addressed to John V. Tucker, 5235 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703; A one-page resume indicating state(s) of active bar membership; A writing sample evidencing superior writing and reasoning skills
Benefits
- 401(k) with an employer match
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- incentives
- work/life balance
- Regular team meetings with all staff
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