Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Heard & Smith, LLP is a leading Social Security Disability law firm that focuses on client-centered legal advocacy. The Junior Associate Disability Attorney will represent clients in hearings and assist with various legal tasks, contributing to the firm's mission of helping clients regain financial stability and independence.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in hearings before Social Security Administrative Law Judges
- Answering client questions
- Reviewing & developing pre-hearing and hearing level cases
- Conducting legal research
- Writing pre-hearing brief memorandums for disability hearings
- Drafting appeals council briefs
- Regular client contact, mostly by telephone but also in person, by mail and email
Skills
- Attorney License
- Reliability and Dependability
- Eagerness to Learn and Make a Difference
- Strong Communication Skills, Both Oral and Written
- Excellent Legal Writing Skills
- Ability to Travel to and from Hearings in Other Cities and States Up to 70% of the Time
- Residence in One of the Above Listed States
- Knowledge of Social Security Disability Law is Preferred but Not Required
Benefits
- Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits Package
- Employee Wellness Program
- Competitive Salary with 401(k) and Profit Sharing!
- Laptop Computer, Additional Monitor, Printer, and Headphones
- Remote Internet Wi-Fi Access (For Use During Business Travel)
- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
Company Overview
Heard & Smith's social security disability attorneys have been helping clients obtain social security disability (SSDI and or SSI) benefits for more than 30 years. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://heardandsmith.com.