Associate Attorney — Social Security Disability (Portland)

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

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