Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

CLE training and attorney registration

Malpractice insurance provided

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Jefferson City, MO seeks an Associate Attorney to support Social Security Disability clients, preparing for hearings and representing them before administrative law judges. This full‑time position is open to licensed attorneys or recent law school graduates nearing licensure.

This role emphasizes strong writing, research, and caseload management within a collaborative firm environment, with a focus on deadlines and effective case management.

Qualifications

• Active law license in Missouri or Kansas, or ability to obtain one within one month of hire.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage a high caseload with attention to detail.
• Experience with Social Security Disability law or appellate work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clients for administrative hearings with professionalism and empathy.
• Represent clients during Social Security Disability hearings.
• Draft administrative appeals to the Appeals Council.
• Evaluate prospective clients to determine eligibility for representation.
• Maintain accurate records and manage deadlines using the firm’s case management system.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Case management system

Job description

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Jefferson City. This full‑time position offers the opportunity to support clients through the Social Security Disability process, preparing them for hearings and representing them before administrative law judges. The role is open to licensed attorneys or recent law school graduates nearing licensure.

Duties

• Prepare clients for administrative hearings with professionalism and empathy.
• Represent clients during Social Security Disability hearings.
• Draft administrative appeals to the Appeals Council.
• Evaluate prospective clients to determine eligibility for representation.
• Maintain accurate records and manage deadlines using the firm’s case management system.

Requirements

• Active law license in Missouri or Kansas, or ability to obtain one within one month of hire.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage a high caseload with attention to detail.
• Experience with Social Security Disability law or appellate work is helpful but not required.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Missouri or Kansas.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal writing and research.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail in managing caseloads.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with nationwide coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• CLE training and attorney registration costs paid by the firm.
• Malpractice insurance provided.