Associate Attorney

Cascadia Disability Law; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Disability Law seeks an Associate Attorney to support its Social Security disability practice on-site in Portland, OR. The role offers part-time to full-time options, including employee, independent contractor, or partner-track arrangements with compensation commensurate with commitment and contributions.

Day-to-day work includes client meetings, case file development, research, and drafting briefs and memoranda, with opportunities to prepare cases for hearings and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Foundational legal knowledge and advocacy skills for Social Security disability.
• Experience or interest in Social Security disability benefits law.
• Strong research and client communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and review case files.
• Conduct legal and factual research and draft documents.
• Prepare cases for hearings and appeals with senior attorneys.
• Draft briefs, memoranda and correspondence for SSA proceedings.
• Maintain deadlines and communicate clearly with clients and team.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Oregon bar admission or reciprocity eligibility

Job description

Company Description

Cascadia Disability Law assists individuals with disabilities to achieve a modicum of financial and healthcare security. Our Clients have paid into the system and now seek benefits from the Social Security Administration. The firm handles matters at every stage of the process, including applications, reconsiderations, hearings and appeals of hearing decisions. We have an established, robust, growing practice and seek an exceptional candidate to further our efforts on behalf of our Clients. Here, result matter.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will work on-site in Portland, OR in a part-to-full-time capacity, supporting the firm’s Social Security disability practice. We are open to the various possibilities for adding the right individual to our team - parttime, fulltime, employee, independent contractor, partner-track, eat-what-you-catch with compensation commensurate with commitment, contribution and collections.

Established, effective and efficient systems are in place - the workflow and the Clients are here, ready to go upon your arrival. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, reviewing and developing case files, conducting legal and factual research, and drafting legal documents such as briefs, memoranda, and correspondence. The role involves preparing cases for hearings and appeals, representing clients before the Social Security Administration, and collaborating with senior attorneys on strategy and case management. The Associate Attorney will maintain clear communication with Clients and coworkers, manage deadlines across multiple matters, and uphold high ethical and professional standards in all interactions.

Come grow with us in 2027 & beyond!

Qualifications

• Foundational legal knowledge and practice skills, including legal advocacy, case and evidence development, researching pertinent law, drafting legal correspondence and the ability to provide timely accurate and efficient legal advice.


• Experience or keen interest in Social Security disability benefits law with a demonstrated commitment to serving individuals with disabilities and working with vulnerable populations.


• Strong Research skills for case law, regulations, medical records, and factual development for resolving claims, clarifying issues with agencies, and advocating for clients.


• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Oregon, or eligibility for reciprocity.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and clear, client-centered language.


• Ability to manage a meaningful caseload on-site, prioritize deadlines, develop others and work collaboratively in a small firm environment - we have an experienced and dedicated group of coworkers who assist our Clients and attorneys.