Junior Disability Law Associate | Hearings & Appeals

ACRD; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

ACRD, a boutique disability law firm in Phoenix, seeks a Junior Associate to join our collaborative team. You will handle client meetings, assess case strengths, and draft briefs for the Social Security Administration, supporting clients through the disability process.

Bar admission in any state is required. Social Security experience is preferred, but we will consider an inexperienced candidate who demonstrates initiative, strong writing, and a genuine desire to help others.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in any state required.
• Social Security experience preferred, but inexperienced candidates with potential may be considered.
• Demonstrated interest in helping others and strong legal writing skills.
• Ability to quickly learn a new area of law and adapt to feedback.
• Excellent organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Handle new client meetings and analyze cases for strengths and weaknesses.
• Draft briefs for clients for the Social Security Administration.
• Represent clients by appearing in 10–20 hearings per month before SSA.
• Draft Appeals Council briefs and collaborate with staff to understand the client’s case.
• Participate in discussions and mock oral arguments to prepare for hearings.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Learning agility

Help others

Education

Bar admission (any state)

Job description

ACRD, a boutique disability law firm in Phoenix, seeks a Junior Associate to join our collaborative team. You will handle client meetings, assess case strengths, and draft briefs for the Social Security Administration, supporting clients through the disability process.

Bar admission in any state is required. Social Security experience is preferred, but we will consider an inexperienced candidate who demonstrates initiative, strong writing, and a genuine desire to help others.