Bilingual Paralegal for SSI/SSDI Claims

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Edison (NJ); Hybride; USD 49 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Low-cost health benefits

Retirement plans

Résumé du poste

Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit firm, seeks a seasoned Paralegal/Case Manager to work with attorneys and Social Security Disability project staff. The candidate should have prior paralegal experience with disability claims, client intake, form preparation, and appeals.

Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. The organization emphasizes teamwork, work-life balance, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in disability claims preferred.
• Experience gathering information for SSI/SSDI claims and filing forms.
• Ability to prepare and file forms, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Draft legal correspondence and concise case summaries.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys and disability project staff in processing claims.
• Perform client intake and screening for relevant information.
• Prepare, file, and manage forms and appeals for disability benefits.
• Draft correspondence and summaries; provide administrative and legal support.

Connaissances

Paralegal experience

Client intake

Forms preparation

Appeals preparation

Drafting legal correspondence

Case summaries

Bilingual English/Spanish

Description du poste

Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit firm, seeks a seasoned Paralegal/Case Manager to work with attorneys and Social Security Disability project staff. The candidate should have prior paralegal experience with disability claims, client intake, form preparation, and appeals.

Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. The organization emphasizes teamwork, work-life balance, and strong benefits.