In-House Associate Attorney, Social Security Disability

Internet Brands; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being coaching

Home insurance

Auto insurance

Pet insurance

Discounted legal services

Discounted financial services

Job summary

Premier Disability Services, LLC® is a full-service social security disability advocacy firm dedicated to helping individuals obtain benefits. We seek an Associate Attorney to support client cases, perform legal research, and advise on SSA, DDS and ODAR matters in a fast-paced in-house setting.

You will work independently with clients and collaboratively with business leaders, handling multiple projects and ensuring policy alignment with client needs and SSA rules.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Social Security Administration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Use analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills and good judgment to identify potential solutions to legal and other problems. Make and implement timely decisions independently or after consulting with management as appropriate.
• Provide representation for clients scheduled to appear before an Administrative Law Judge.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of scalable policies and procedures, administration, tracking, and templates.
• Appropriately escalating legal and business matters.
• Review client cases identifying candidates for On the Record (OTR) and Premier Hearing appropriateness.
• Review ALJ and Appeals Council decisions and determine the viability of an appeal to the Appeals council or Federal District Court.
• Respond to questions, requests for information, and comments regarding the law and other office work product from in-house staff.
• Conducts legal research requested by management and responds to technical and legal questions.
• Respond to all issues involving a Better Business Bureau or Bar complaint. Work with in-house staff and client if necessary to avoid Better Business Bureau or Bar complaints wherever possible.
• Identify SSA, DDS, & ODAR services that may be used by the company to increase efficiency and service clients better.
• Draft pre-hearing, post-hearing, and/or Appellate briefs on behalf of Premier clients.
• Assist with other Department functions as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

Premier Disability Services, LLC® is a full-service social security disability advocacy firm dedicated to helping individuals obtain benefits. We seek an Associate Attorney to support client cases, perform legal research, and advise on SSA, DDS and ODAR matters in a fast-paced in-house setting.

You will work independently with clients and collaboratively with business leaders, handling multiple projects and ensuring policy alignment with client needs and SSA rules.